Reminder: Whiny neo-cons hate free speech

[eauclaireliberal]

U.S. Soldier's Uniform Hangs From Noose In Front Of Home


POSTED: 10:58 am EST February 9, 2005

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Nestled in a quiet Sacramento neighborhood is a very loud political statement that is testing the very foundation of the right to free speech.



Hanging from a house in Land Park a soldier's uniform in a noose dangles from a rooftop. The words "your tax dollars at work" are scrolled across the chest.

In this community, this homeowners' view of the war in Iraq has not gone unnoticed.

"I think it's the ultimate sign of disrespect. We have troops dying for us," Land Park resident Mark Cohen said.

"(I'm) annoyed and disgusted. I think if this is the way someone feels they can find a better way to vent their opinions," Land Park resident Pete Miles said.

The homeowners behind the controversy are Steve and Virginia Pearcy. They released a statement saying, "There will always be people who are offended by political speech, and the most important forum of all ... is one's own residence. The First Amendment is meaningless unless dissent is allowed."<<<

[Eric J in MN]

1. At least the autorities in Sacramento, CA are respecting the

First Amendment.

[Lautremont]

2. "(I'm) annoyed and disgusted."

"I think if this is the way someone feels they can find a better way to vent their opinions,"

Meaning: "somewhere I don't have to come into any contact with it and be forced to think."

[Freedom_from_Chains]

3. Well if Ward Churchill is any indicator

These people can expect no support from the democrats when the MIB come for them.

[VTMechEngr]

4. This was torn down last week.

A radio station incited several people to destroy it.

[mr fry]

5. i will defend his right to say it

ironic that the image he is hanging is the same image that fought to create his ability to express himself in such a fashion...

[bowens43]

6. Bullshit.

Did you even bother to read the article? Did you read the sign that was there? It's the bush administration that is killing these soldiers. That's what he was saying. The hanging is being done by that arrogant , ignorant piece of shit in the oval office.

BTW, if he owes his right to free speech to anyone , it is the ACLU, it certainly is NOT being defended in Iraq where US troops have targeted journalists who dared speak the truth.

[VTMechEngr]

7. The image they are conveying is that Bush is murdering our soldiers.

[bowens43]

8. absolutely

That's what I said.

[VTMechEngr]

9. Oops, meant to reply to him.

Hopefully he understands it now.

[newyawker99]

10. Hi mr fry!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[KG]

11. bzzzzt- wrong answer.

soldiers in iraq are not defending the 1st amandment.

or the constitution, or anything else lawful for that matter.