Banned sign riles heritage group

The State ^ | Jul. 16, 2006 | SAMMY FRETWELL

[Muleteam1]

Several years ago I had a billboard company after me almost on a daily basis trying to rent space on my commercial property for one of their billboards. The fact that the sign would only only occupy a 2' x 2' footprint on the property was their favorite arguement. Realizing that perverse ideologies in the U.S. now possess a lot of money to rent advertising space, my reply was not just "no", but "h_ll no."

In the case of the current story, I agree with the RR company's right to do with their property as they see fit. It would be a sad day if the Constitution were interpreted to give not only the right of free speech but also the freedom to set up your podium in any place you wish.

And I will add that three of my four great grandfathers, and several of my great great grandfathers fought for the Confederacy.

Muleteam1

[TankerKC]

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees every American the right to free speech. However, the sign was on private property, and the property’s owner ordered it down.

Correctly noted by the reporter. I hope all other reporters follow his lead the next time a liberal cries about the 1st Amendment in similar circumstances.

[sgtbono2002]

When someone leases a piece of land the person doing the leasing has some rights. It isnt up to the owner any more to make that decision. Now evidently the railroad had a codicil in the lease that said if the sign was offensive they could take it down. But who decides if it is offensive? The advertising place took the path of least resistance AND WENT ALONG WITH THE RAILROAD, THEIR POCKETS ARE DEEPER THAT THE SONS OF THE CONFEDERACY.

[Godebert]

"Not only the Thw War Of Southern Aggression over... it was friggen' *lost,* and lost badly."

Is that why the north suffered more combat casualties than the South?. The South was out numbered more than two to one and still took over four years to end the War.

"Those who worship the Confederate battle flag are worshipping the flag of a bunch of whiny damned LOSERS."

You are mistaken. The losers are shown in blue on the map below.

We have God and all the guns anyway. What do you blue zone socialists have now besides gay pride parades and leaders such as Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy?

[LexBaird]

What sign is allowed?

"Long Haired Freaky People Need Not Apply"

[Muleteam1]

>>What do you blue zone socialists have now besides gay pride parades and leaders such as Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy?<<

Like street mimes, damned yankees just can't help being obnoxious.

Muleteam1

[Unicorn]

The NAACP is a protected class doncha know.

[LexBaird]

Sounds to me like the private property owners decided not to support the SCV. What's the problem?

Well, you can see the railroad's point. The last time that flag was flown over a railroad, a bunch of guys in blue coats came along and tied all the tracks into knots.

[orionblamblam]

> Is that why the north suffered more combat casualties than the South?.

No.

> We have God and all the guns anyway.

So that's why y'all lost? Must be a lesser God and some pretty crappy guns you have down there.

> What do you blue zone socialists ...

Since when is Utah a "blue zone?"

[Godebert]

"Since when is Utah a "blue zone?"

Your family was in Utah before the War? I assume you or your family have roots either in the north or The South. Which is it? Or do you even know?

[rustbucket]

The "sons of the confederacy" need to wake up and smell the coffee that the stars and bars has been used by more than a few dispicable groups and people.

I'm not aware of any such group using the Stars and Bars, a flag that most folks wouldn't recognize anyway. See: Stars and Bars

The Confederate Battle Flag was misused but not the Stars and Bars that I'm aware of.

[righthand man]

bump

[Godebert]

"The "sons of the confederacy" need to wake up and smell the coffee that the stars and bars has been used by more than a few dispicable groups and people."

You've already been corrected about the "Stars & Bars". How about the "Stars & Stripes"? It also has been used by more than a few despicable groups.

[detsaoT]

The Stars and Bars are definitely a quiet way to continue recognizing the sacrifices of our ancestors...

[orionblamblam]

> Your family was in Utah before the War?

WOW. Zooom, off on a highly irrelevant tangent.

For anyone else playign along: compare Godebert's latest post here to the earlier one. Rather astonishing.

[Between the Lines]

The advertising place took the path of least resistance AND WENT ALONG WITH THE RAILROAD, THEIR POCKETS ARE DEEPER THAT THE SONS OF THE CONFEDERACY.

I doubt it. The S.C. Central Railroad is very small and only has about 55 miles of tracks.

I think maybe one reason the railroad wanted it down is because they are a very old railroad that predates the Civil War. Confederate flags on their property would bring about cries for reparations.

[smug]

Yeah, and people who own a motel have the right to not rent rooms to people they don't like, right?

I know this will be unpopular but, If someone owns a business he/she/they ought to have the right not to serve anyone for any reason. Just as any consumer has the right not to do business with any company for any reason. This is the cornerstone of a free society. Business' that make unpopular decisions as to who they serve will soon fade away.

[Godebert]

Like I thought......either you have no idea of your roots or you are originally from a blue zone marxist state. Hence your liberal style attacks on the South and it's heritage.

[orionblamblam]

> liberal style attacks on the South and it's heritage.

Ah. So only "liberals" attack the institution of slavery.

[Godebert]

Slavery is not just the heritage of the South. And yes......only liberals attack Southerners who honor their Confederate heritage.