Curiously, most of the comments are about whether or not to keep the monuments erected to glorify the Lost Cause. That's a separate issue. I am in favor of regulations to protect human beings when they are rallying or protesting around this very divisive monument. So NO weapons of any sort. NO masks to hide one's identity, regardless of one's political affiliation. I agree that dusk to dawn is a bit too limiting for the hours people can be present there, and for heaven's sake children like to climb those steps. Are not the state capitol steps free for anyone to climb or descend? There is nothing sacrosanct about those steps. During hotter days one might even catch a little breeze with the elevation!