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1 posted on 08/09/2004 10:36:06 AM PDT by presidio9
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"That's a visual impairment," he said. "Where does it end?"

How is it a visual impairment when the sign is attached to their front porch? Based on the article, it doesn't sound like it is sitting by the street or anything.

2 posted on 08/09/2004 10:40:07 AM PDT by MEGoody (Flush the Johns - vote Bush/Cheney 04)
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Well, Mr. Mayor, it doesn't have to end: it's a Constitutional right that everyone - EVERYONE is free to either exercise or not. At their own option.


3 posted on 08/09/2004 10:40:40 AM PDT by alancarp (Boycott France and anything that even LOOKS French.)
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Paxtang Mayor William J. Parker said he opposed abortion but wanted the sign removed because "if everyone with a self-serving interest puts a sign up, we'd have signs all over Paxtang. "That's a visual impairment," he said. "Where does it end?"

Do you have an ordinance about "visual impairment" as regards signs? If so it has to apply to everyone.

Other residents have signs expressing support for troops in Iraq and for political candidates.

4 posted on 08/09/2004 10:42:53 AM PDT by TigersEye (Intellectuals only exist if you think they do!)
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Mayor William J. Parker said he opposed abortion but wanted the sign removed because "if everyone with a self-serving interest...."

By what stretch of the imagination is taking a stand against killing babies a " self-serving interest"?
Were the abolitionists self-serving?

5 posted on 08/09/2004 10:44:03 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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"signs for public, religious and charitable institutions and uses such as parks, schools, churches and similar uses."

They ought to declare themselves a house church or sanctioned church plant from thier denomination - end of problem

6 posted on 08/09/2004 10:44:56 AM PDT by Revelation 911
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Is anyone here suprised by the supporting statement offered by the ACLU? Then again, maybe that's all the support they are offering.


8 posted on 08/09/2004 10:55:40 AM PDT by coloradan (Hence, etc.)
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That's a visual impairment," he said. "Where does it end

Signs signs everywhere are signs
Block'n out the scenery
Waste'n my mind

Sorry, getting a little carried away. :^D
9 posted on 08/09/2004 11:19:15 AM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again.)
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Did a retard write this article? They don't even quote the sign. What does it say? Stupid friggin moron!

That said, unless it is obscene, it would seem to be a simple matter of freedom of speech. The only exception would be if they lived in a deed restricted neighborhood where signs are prohibited. A city ordinance, which seems to be the case, would be unconstitutional.
10 posted on 08/09/2004 11:37:32 AM PDT by monday
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To: presidio9; NYer; Coleus; cpforlife.org; Mr. Silverback

This could be solved rather easily. They should add a pro-life non-profit "charity" website link and 1-800 number to the sign.


13 posted on 08/09/2004 3:22:04 PM PDT by HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity
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To: presidio9; 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember; afraidfortherepublic; Alas; al_c; american colleen; ...

What ever happened to the 1st amendment and our liberties?

I wonder which organization will take over this case: Thomas More, ACLJ or the Rutherford Institute.


14 posted on 08/09/2004 5:31:48 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
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To: Dr. Scarpetta; sandyeggo; Alamo-Girl; RnMomof7; Dajjal; ejo; Nubbin; ArrogantBustard; sockmonkey; ..
Prayers to Jesus to support this couple in their battle against the government!

Anybody on board with me in providing prayer support for them?!?

Please ping your lists if you are so inclined.

16 posted on 08/09/2004 6:14:03 PM PDT by Maeve (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!)
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Why did you put this is multiple state topics? Which state is this in?


18 posted on 08/09/2004 6:50:43 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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I have to say I'm amazed that the ACLU seems to be on the right side of the issue. I wonder if they've only released a statement for political purposes, to be appear principled, but really aren't doing anything. Maybe I'm too suspicious, but with these folks you just never know.


22 posted on 08/09/2004 7:19:42 PM PDT by Zack Nguyen
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To: presidio9
"That's a visual impairment," he said. "Where does it end?"

You do not have the Constitutional power to decide that, idiot.

24 posted on 08/09/2004 7:41:27 PM PDT by Carry_Okie (Privatizating environmental management is critical to national survival.)
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To: presidio9

This is why private property rights are as important as any of our constitutional rights.


34 posted on 08/10/2004 11:00:09 AM PDT by Delphinium
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Although it would only be usable from the evening until the early morning, how about using a slightly-modified magic lantern projector to shine the "billboard" onto the side of the house or, if that isn't feasible, window shades?


35 posted on 02/17/2005 9:03:30 PM PST by supercat (Better to have egg on one's face than blood on one's hands.)
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