With regards banning signs along a road during a political candidate’s drive by – who cares. People can put signs in their front yard, go stand on the street to get on the air on Good Morning America, buy an end-zone seat & wear a t-shirt during a televised football game – whatever.
This author could have written a piece that chronicled when the practice started (Carter?). Make a case as to why he thinks it is improper, why he feels it’s a big deal. He could have requested quotes from those who support & oppose the policy. Instead he chose to write a slanted hit piece designed to make Bush look bad. Why can’t the press (and their editors) just write an unbiased piece against the policy if the don’t like it. Why a hit piece on the President.
For the record, my first impressions is that, I don’t like the practice. But like I said – who cares? There are plenty of opportunities to protest or show your disagreement in this country. I disagree with your impressions of our country – I believe we still live in a free country. But I’d be willing to read an article that laid out both sides of the issue with reason for and against the policy. Then I could make up my own mind. That’s what I look for in a news source, not a biased piece just trying to say Bush does this because he thinks he is a king. That is pathetic journalism, no matter which party the target belongs to.
Now, since I believe I still live in a free country, I’m off to celebrate my freedom by going to the world’s largest outdoor Pork Bar B Que cooking contest with 90,000 kindred spirits. Did I say, world’s largest? Nay the Galaxy’s largest Bar B Que fest in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Which by the way is the home State of Al Gore, which he DID NOT carry in 2000. I plan to celebrate my “freedom to choose” between several brands of frosty adult beverages while I freely consume large wasteful amounts of Duck (in gumbo) killed without mercy whilst in flight, followed by several Bar B Que’d furry little creatures of the wood such as deer and turkey killed with a bow and arrow. All the while listing to all types of music, both country and western. I may even get around to the pork ribs, but I doubt it. Now that’s freedom to choose. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
The existance of other venues is irrelevent. The government has disallowed speech based solely on politcal content while allowing others it prefers and that is intolerable.
Instead he chose to write a slanted hit piece designed to make Bush look bad.
Agreed. I too prefer a more impartial piece. All I could find is this editorial.
I have a soft spot for BBQ, I truly wish I was joining you. Have fun!