Did the article quote the protestor wrong? Is "City Meme" a satire paper?

No, nothing you can do can force me to respect what’s said. You’re always open to satire or ridicule or criticism or just being ignored. Peaceful demonstration is a right (it, too, is free speech).

There is no right to illegal speech although protest against its illegality might be appropriate. There’s no protection against libel or slander laws, nor the newer anti-discrimination statues. Speech might be “free” but it doesn’t lack consequences.