The sign says, "Kill one person and it's MURDER. Kill thousands and it's FOREIGN POLICY. STOP THE IRAQ WAR NOW!"
The city notified Debra Juchem several weeks ago that her sign violated the municipal sign code, prompting her to ask for help from the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado.
On Monday, ACLU attorneys were prepared to file suit in federal court to protect Juchem's First Amendment rights.
"Our client’s sign is classic political expression that is squarely protected by the First Amendment and the Colorado Constitution," said attorney Tom Macdonald. "Cities may have some power to regulate the size and placement of signs, but Salida’s sign code, especially as it is interpreted and applied by city officials, violates the standards of numerous court decisions that protect the right of individuals to express their views without unwarranted government interference."
Is this really political expression or hate mongering? It seems since the ACLU is involved it's clearly hate mongering along with a bit of double standard.
Had someone done the same in Clinton's days the whole left would of risen up and crucified this lady, and the aclu would of gone against her. It all depends on who the hate is directed against if the aclu finds it offensive.
Posted by Muddy at September 13, 2006 07:00 AMI don t understand. What s wrong with the sign anyway ?
Posted by: df at September 25, 2006 03:46 PMThe city alleges it violates their city code for signage. I allege, if that is the case, that their code violates the constitution.
Posted by: skywalker at September 26, 2006 07:24 AM