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Old 01-27-2005, 03:31 AM
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F--- Bush

In Denver Colorado, a woman had a bumper sticker that read "F--- BUSH", except it wasn't edited like I typed it out above. A police officer said that she would be arrested if seen with the sticker still on her vehicle next time he seen her. (See story below)

[url]http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_3495709,00.html[/url]


While I don't agree with her opinion on President Bush, I do believe in freedom of speech. However, I think that sometimes it it taken too far. I don't think obscene language should be allowed in public like on bumper stickers or on t-shirts and such. I think a line does have to be drawn somewhere. I have no problem with her or anyone else for that matter expressing their disapproval of George W. Bush but isn't there a better and smarter way than saying "F--- BUSH"?
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Old 01-27-2005, 05:00 AM
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If I had him as the leader of my country I would probably have the same bumper sticker posted somewhere....
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Old 01-27-2005, 05:57 AM
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Eh, over reaction to a different opinion. Could it have been a politer sticker? yeah, but maybe it says exactly what she wanted it to say. Short and to the point. I don't see what's so wrong with the "F" word anyway, it's just a word. Not like it pushes children down in the street, or kicks puppies.
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Old 01-27-2005, 06:56 AM
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Good for her for exercising her right to free speech! Now...the real question here is...was she threatened to be arrested because the bumper sticker possessed the F word, or was she arrested because it was an attack against the Republican party?

All of you people who support our "genius" President...are you sorry now that he is our leader? He wants to overturn Roe v. Wade. He wants to remove the tax break for homeowners to finance this needless war. Yesterday, so many more of our soldiers were killed. Can anyone tell me why our men and women are still there? What are they truly fighting for?
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Old 01-27-2005, 07:18 AM
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And if mods now think that the "F word" is okay and that it's "just a word". How about we remove the curse filters?

I'm getting a bumper sticker that says "I want to touch your children". What do you free-speech doves think about it?
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Old 01-27-2005, 07:27 AM
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Have you guys ever heard of thing called disturbing the peace, you simply just can't have something obscene showing in a public area. You by all means simply don't have the right to do that, and deserve to be punished to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of whether it says f bush, f kerry, or f anything else.
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Old 01-27-2005, 07:47 AM
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She had the word "*****" on her bumper sticker. Therefore, she should be prosecuted. Too bad. Quit making a scene.
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Old 01-27-2005, 08:06 AM
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[QUOTE=coastergenius100]you simply just can't have something obscene showing in a public area. [/QUOTE]

Well then why do they allow it in movies ? ;)
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Old 01-27-2005, 08:22 AM
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lol smarta**! :p
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Old 01-27-2005, 08:32 AM
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I saw that sticker on some web site and was thinking of ordering it but never did. It ould be cool to have it as my Avatar but too bad.
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Old 01-27-2005, 09:30 AM
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[QUOTE=TDMAMBA]lol smarta**! :p[/QUOTE]

You are officially BANED for that remark mister.

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Old 01-27-2005, 09:53 AM
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I'm pretty sure I've seen laws for "lewd conduct" but never a law for crude or lewd language. Until it's on the books as a law, don't try to manipulate it into some other offence that it's obviously not.
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Old 01-27-2005, 09:57 AM
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[QUOTE=Wes]Well then why do they allow it in movies ? ;)[/QUOTE]

Well movies have the rating system so I dont thing little children can just walk into a rated R movie by themselves and hear a bunch of swear words. It just common courtesy not to swear in public where little ears can hear you and repeat.
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Old 01-27-2005, 10:13 AM
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I don't see the problem with a bumper sticker that says "**** Bush" or **** anything for that mater. As citizens of the United States we do have our right to free speech. In fact democracy can’t function without it. I definitely feel someone has the right to express his or her views about our [color=black]beloved[font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font][/color]president.

And anyway, what’s so bad about the F word? It’s just a word and nothing more. And I don’t see how censoring it from the public is going to protect our children. Kids know about the F word anyway.
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Old 01-27-2005, 10:16 AM
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Case in point man caught driving down road while watching a porno video. He was arrested not just because he was a distracted driver, little kids could see in the car when he stopped at a light etc. We don't have to agree on political issues but how about our guys and gals over there defending our right to get on here and say things that would get you put in prison in Old USSR or the former Iraq Note, I have witnessed parents of soldiers who write home and say whatever it takes its worth it. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. You don't have to agree to still show your support for our brave men and women.
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