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Freedom of Speech ?

By Roland Woodworth

Real Estate Agent with Blue Cord Realty TN 00273649 * KY 200690

February 23, 2010 02:42 PM

Tonight while watching the local news, there was a story dealing with Freedom of Speech as a police offer pulled over a driver for an offensive bumper sticker.

There is a Tennessee Law 55-8-187 stating that you can actually be issued a citation. It was stated that often this is not enforced as it is such a grey area. This statue deals with obscene bumper stickers and window decals.

When doing a Google Seach, there are some interesting article dealing with Tennessee Law 55-8-187

There are some pretty bad bumper stickers and window decals on the road today.

What are your thoughts ?

Here is the news article from WTVF - News Channel 5 - Nashville, TN

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Kim Espinoza

Realtor, United Broker's Group, Arizona - Chandler, AZ

Connecting Arizona Buyers and Sellers

Well I think that all of our freedoms are important to defend. However our freedom of expression should not interfere with someone elses freedom. We certainly wouldn't allow offensive billboards so I would imagine this would be the same type of thing.

Feb 23, 2010 02:51 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Kim - So true.... There are some out there that really should not be allowed. Children should not be exposed to some of these stickers we see on vehicles today

Feb 23, 2010 02:57 PM

Tim Lorenz

TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA

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We must remember that it is the local community that is to determin what is offensive.

Feb 23, 2010 05:08 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Folks who display obscene bumper stickers are trying to make a statement. That statement is often not too flattering...

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Feb 23, 2010 07:26 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Roland...

There are subjective issues such as community standards, but I would prefer to allow the speech than to let someone else decide what is or is not obscene for me.

Feb 23, 2010 11:37 PM

Tim - In the case above, others would not have reacted the same.

Michael - I agree... Some are funny.. some are out right rude

Richard - I can agree to a point, but maybe there should be a line for obscene words...

--- This can go either way. Always good to hear other view points ---

Feb 24, 2010 01:05 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Roland The mood seems to be how vituperative can I make a bumper sticker. The sense of decorum has slipped badly

Feb 25, 2010 12:20 AM

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