Las Vegas billboard with dummy on noose startles drivers

[plank white]

http://bit.ly/P6luaT

[TMF]

Saw this on Yahoo. People lack common decency nowadays. This is very, very inappropriate.

[Hi Point Hooligan]

Well I think one of the problems now days is we are too politically correct. And that our freedom of speech is slowly being eroded away. This wall street bunch is stealing left and right, the banks are no better. Thousands of people have lost their life savings… And I think it is time to stand up to all the bullies and say “hey, we are not going to take any of your crap anymore.:

"Those who stand for nothing fall for anything."

-Alexander Hamilton

[TMF]

I'm all for free speech. While free to do so, having an effigy of a man that has committed suicide on the side of the road is just in poor taste and inappropriate. Children shouldn't have to see stuff like that. I don't see how this does anything productive or positive or furthers any cause towards financial reform. It just marginalizes an already marginalized group as a bunch of lunatics and whack jobs.

Edited August 9, 2012 by TMF

[TMF]

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Edited August 9, 2012 by TMF

[Guest HvyMtl]

I'm all for free speech. While free to do so, having an effigy of a man that has committed suicide on the side of the road is just in poor taste and inappropriate. Children shouldn't have to see stuff like that. I don't see how this does anything productive or positive or furthers any cause towards financial reform. It just marginalizes an already marginalized group as a bunch of lunatics and whack jobs.

Apparently, it worked. Got a lot of people talking, even those as far away as Tennessee, who never drove by the billboard. Though it may be offensive to some, it is protected free speech. The 1st A must allow for such, and we must allow for it too, lest someone think our speech offensive.

And I sure wish I had the salary those "marginalized group," know as a "bunch of lunatics and whack jobs," a.k.a. Wall Street.

[Guest bkelm18]

Yep I'm sure people would appreciate freedom of speech if it caused a pile up and gotten people killed. Not only that, people calling 911 over it wasted valuable resources that could have jeopardized other peoples' lives. But by god it's the Constitution. Protecting our rights to say whatever the #### we want whenever we want. America! #### yeah!

What exactly does this have to do with the First Amendment again?

Edited August 10, 2012 by bkelm18

[Oh Shoot]

Yep I'm sure people would appreciate freedom of speech if it caused a pile up and gotten people killed. ...

I agree it is in lessor, but somewhat same vein as yelling "Fire!" in crowded theater.

Of course, there are a lot of billboard things through the years that are pretty eye-catching. The first Chick-Fil-A cows got lots of attention.

Dunno. Ambivalent here.

- OS

[Guest bkelm18]

I agree it is in lessor, but somewhat same vein as yelling "Fire!" in crowded theater.

Of course, there are a lot of billboard things through the years that are pretty eye-catching. The first Chick-Fil-A cows got lots of attention.

Dunno. Ambivalent here.

- OS

Well, a body hanging from a noose is a little more, shall we say realistic or plausible, than a couple cows painting a billboard.

[Oh Shoot]

Well, a body hanging from a noose is a little more, shall we say realistic or plausible, than a couple cows painting a billboard.

Yeah, concede that. I'm leaning toward yer view.

[chances R]

Would be more appropriate for violent sex offenders, mass murderers, terrorists....etc.

[strickj]

Well, a body hanging from a noose is a little more, shall we say realistic or plausible, than a couple cows painting a billboard.

Obviously fake. No one would climb that high a ladder with no shoes.

Not even gonna mention wearing a sweater in Vegas.... and in mid summer to boot, er... I meant to no boot.

Edited August 10, 2012 by strickj

[TMF]

Apparently, it worked. Got a lot of people talking, even those as far away as Tennessee, who never drove by the billboard. Though it may be offensive to some, it is protected free speech. The 1st A must allow for such, and we must allow for it too, lest someone think our speech offensive.

And I sure wish I had the salary those "marginalized group," know as a "bunch of lunatics and whack jobs," a.k.a. Wall Street.

I'm sorry, I must have missed the part where I said I don't believe in the first Amendment. Could you point it out to me please where I said that?

You don't seem to understand the distinction between rights and what is appropriate so let me explain it to you:

I have the right to say whatever vile thing I want about your loved ones. That does not mean it is "right" or appropriate. This is not appropriate. The only talking going on about this is regarding how whacked out the occupy crowd is. Perhaps if normal people were interested in financial reform instead of extremists who are just envious of those with more money than them you would actually see change. However, as long as a bunch of lunatics are dressing like zombies, sh!ting in parks and hanging effigies from billboards don't expect people like me to jump on board.

Edited August 10, 2012 by TMF

[Hi Point Hooligan]

Well, a body hanging from a noose is a little more, shall we say realistic or plausible, than a couple cows painting a billboard.

you mean cows don't paint billboards???

[Jonnin]

There are limits. If this thing is causing many traffic problems, confused 911 calls, traffic accidents, or other safety concern, it should be removed. If not, leave it alone. If nutjobs are allowed to show pictures of real bloody dead babies, a hung maniquin is nothing to worry about apart from any safety concerns.

[1gewehr]

IF someone had actually paid to have that billboard put up like that, it would be protected freedom of speech. Since whoever did it did NOT pay for the billboard, it is just an act of vandalism, subject to criminal charges.

[plank white]

IF someone had actually paid to have that billboard put up like that, it would be protected freedom of speech. Since whoever did it did NOT pay for the billboard, it is just an act of vandalism, subject to criminal charges.

This ^^

[TMF]

Where is all this freedom of speech garbage coming from? No one is suggesting throwing out the 1st Amendment because of some "occupy everything but a job" crowd. I fully support the right of them to say what they want. Hell, I've even supported the right of the Westboro nuts to protest Servicemembers' funerals. That doesn't mean I don't think they are vile, tactless piles of excrement. Who ever put this up has no decency and should be ashamed of themselves. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Christ sakes, it seems every time someone is an a-hole people are screaming about how they have this right or that right. Well no sh*t you have rights, but you're still and a-hole. Everyone has rights but no one has responsibility.

[Guest bkelm18]

Where is all this freedom of speech garbage coming from? No one is suggesting throwing out the 1st Amendment because of some "occupy everything but a job" crowd. I fully support the right of them to say what they want. Hell, I've even supported the right of the Westboro nuts to protest Servicemembers' funerals. That doesn't mean I don't think they are vile, tactless piles of excrement. Who ever put this up has no decency and should be ashamed of themselves. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Christ sakes, it seems every time someone is an a-hole people are screaming about how they have this right or that right. Well no sh*t you have rights, but you're still and a-hole. Everyone has rights but no one has responsibility.

Well said.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Interesting, your arguments sound very similar, in a disturbing way. Reminding me of those who look to limit other amendments.

"Its inappropriate to carry there. Children are there, and might see." "Its inappropriate to carry there, its a park where families go."

Offensive, sure. Still must be allowed.

[TMF]

Interesting, your arguments sound very similar, in a disturbing way. Reminding me of those who look to limit other amendments.

"Its inappropriate to carry there. Children are there, and might see." "Its inappropriate to carry there, its a park where families go."

Offensive, sure. Still must be allowed.

Obviously you can read, but I don't believe you are comprehending any of it. Point out anything in my posts that suggest curtailing anyone's rights. The problem is folks have no common decency, and somehow confuse rights with what is decent. But hey, if someone insults you or your lived ones in the most vile manner then you have no place to get upset because they have the right to do so, right?

[plank white]

I dont think its a decent thing to do . but definatly an attention grabber I do know I would be looking at it differently if it were not a stolen/defaced billboard sign

I do agree with the message but not the means in this case I dont believe the 1st amendment is the issue . I think the issue is a bunch of folks got out one night and defaced some signs . Had they simply payed for the signs and then did this then they could have the 1st amendment debate when people started complaining .

Of course this is coming from a guy who used to be a full fledge republican till i noticed a few spray painted walls around town that said Google Ron Paul after seeing them a few times I did just that and Googled him and then Youtubed him and then started supporting him so I guess it worked on me

Edited August 11, 2012 by plank white