Earlier this week I wrote a story of a van I saw driving through the parking lot of the Target store in Mays Landing.<\/p>\n
Honestly I was disgusted by some of the stickers that this person had on the back of his van - for all to see.<\/p>\n
I posted a photo of the van, blurring out the license plate.<\/p>\n
My editors quickly worked to also blur out some of the stickers. OK, I get it.<\/p>\n
The story was purely MY OPINION of the guy and his van. (I called him a jerk for having the stickers on his van.)<\/p>\n
You can check out the original story here.<\/p>\n
I've been amazed at some of the reactions.<\/p>\n
For example, a lot of people lit into me for being against \"Freedom of Speech.\" Honestly, I never called for any action on anyone's part. He can do what he wants, say what he wants, put anything on his van that he wants.<\/p>\n
I just objected to it.<\/p>\n
So, really, if you're attacking me for stifling free speech (which I wasn't) you're kind of attacking me for expressing my free speech, aren't you? Aren't I entitled to the same free speech as he is?<\/p>\n
Now, I do know that obscenity is not covered by free speech laws. I would personally call a bumper sticker that says, \"Wanted: Your lips on my c**k\" obscene. Again, though, that's just ME - my opinion. I'mneither a judge nor jury.<\/p>\n
Yes, I think it's disgusting to display that in public - that anyone, including children, can see.<\/p>\n
I did receive a couple of voice mails from a man who claims to be the vehicle's owner. He contended in his messages that it's all meant in fun - in good humor. \"Everyone\" finds it funny, he said.<\/p>\n
Ask someone who's been sexually abused or molested if they find it funny.<\/p>\n
Several people commented that there are worse things on the internet and TV. Of course, there are - but you can choose not to go to the internet or watch the TV shows. You can't choose not to be behind a van with vulgar stickers on it and young kids in your car.<\/p>\n
Several people said if it bothered me, I shouldn't look at it. Well, same with this article - if bothers you, don't click on it<\/p>\n
In conclusion - I am not against free speech, but I am for better values for our people. Am I fighting a losing battle? I hope not.<\/p>\n
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