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Denver Police officer under investigation for reported threat over bumper sticker
Denver NBC 9 News | 1/26/2005 | Paul Johnson

Posted on 01/27/2005 9:23:03 AM PST by Glacier Honey

DENVER - A Denver police sergeant is under investigation for reportedly telling a young woman he'd arrest her if she didn't remove a bumper sticker that had a profanity directed at President Bush.

Shasta Bates, 26, says Denver Police Sgt. Michael Karasek approached her in a Denver shopping mall Monday and said that a bumper sticker on her truck, which includes the F-word and the surname of our president, had to be removed. While the message may be offensive to some, it's not illegal.

"He said that I needed to remove my stickers before I left, and that if I didn't and I showed up here again, and he saw me, he was going to arrest me," said Bates.

"He said my First Amendment (right) wasn't covered under profanity displayed on my truck," said Bates.

But Denver's city attorney has said he's never heard of the law that the sergeant was reportedly enforcing. So far, the Denver Police Department is only confirming that an investigation is underway.


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To: KC_Conspirator
So I take it I should be in jail for my "F*ck you, you f*cking f*cker!" T-shirt?

It's just a word. The word "Democrat" is more of a cuss word to me.

21 posted on 01/27/2005 9:52:14 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.)
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To: Graycliff
I am stunned that some jurisdictions have no laws that restrict public display of profanity. Basically if I am driving in one of these areas with my young children and there is a sign that broadcasts the crude words for male and female genitalia, and for sex acts, I have no legal recourse?
22 posted on 01/27/2005 9:52:20 AM PST by Bushforlife (I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born. ~Ronald Reagan)
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To: viaveritasvita

No support the troops bumper stickers allowed. No license plates supporting pro life, no american flags on police officer uniforms or on police cruisers.......


23 posted on 01/27/2005 9:52:31 AM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: KC_Conspirator
Right before the election we were in Denver and there was a car in our parking lot with a sign in the window.....

Somewhere in Texas a village is missing it's idiot.

My husband asked the guy if he was the one that was missing!!!!

The guy was not amused!!!!! LOL.....

Denver and Boulder are far far left kookburgers.....but for the most part the rest of the state is normally sane!!!!

24 posted on 01/27/2005 9:54:28 AM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: OldFriend

But the "right" to use the F word against the President for all to see THAT'S okay!

Stunning in the extreme!!

Don't know the scripture, but the Bible says Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.

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25 posted on 01/27/2005 9:54:54 AM PST by viaveritasvita (HOLD THEIR DADGUMMED FEET TO THE FIRE!)
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To: Dead Corpse
At least, that is the BS I've been told right here on FR...

It ain't BS, DC. But F*** BUSH fits the political climate, so the cop was out of line.

26 posted on 01/27/2005 9:57:13 AM PST by MileHi
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To: Glacier Honey

The same bumper sticker that the paper could not show because it was obscene.


27 posted on 01/27/2005 9:58:34 AM PST by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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To: MileHi

Then they need to secede from the Union. US Constitution claims it is the "Supreme Law of the Land". If Denver doesn't like it, there is a mechanism for them to withdraw. It's a bit broken, due to the Civil War, but times are different. They might just succeed in seceding.


28 posted on 01/27/2005 9:59:47 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.)
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To: Glacier Honey

The cop probably made a joke and the lesbo went ballistic.


29 posted on 01/27/2005 10:02:14 AM PST by Ajnin
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To: OldFriend
Somewhere in Texas a village is missing it's idiot.

A lady at work had that posted on the wall by her desk. One day I told her I agreed, how could anyone be stupid enough to vote for Shiela Jackson-Lee? She almost spit.... {:0)

30 posted on 01/27/2005 10:02:14 AM PST by MileHi
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To: MileHi

cop was out of line. Wrong! He was doing his duty. A citizen called in a complaint, the officer responded, suspect in question was violating the law, officer gave warning to suspect.
She could have been arrested for this!


31 posted on 01/27/2005 10:03:12 AM PST by Graycliff
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To: viaveritasvita

Where I live there are laws against using profanity on public highways. I know someone who was charged with it. It eventually was dropped but the law is on the books.


32 posted on 01/27/2005 10:03:24 AM PST by mlc9852
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To: Graycliff

I agree with your statement. Communities have a right to establish laws against obscenities and disorderly conduct. Families should be able to bring their children up in a decent environment. I think the young woman can make a statement that let's us know her views on President Bush without using profane language. The officer responded appropriately, good for him.


33 posted on 01/27/2005 10:04:07 AM PST by antceecee
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To: Dead Corpse

Suits me, the place is a cesspool. I won't go there or patronize any buisness there. I tell merchents that, I won't pay taxes to support that town. Too bad I have to miss the Sportsmans Exposition again, though.


34 posted on 01/27/2005 10:05:41 AM PST by MileHi
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To: Glacier Honey

some bumbers just beg to be chained to telephone poles


35 posted on 01/27/2005 10:06:42 AM PST by joesnuffy (Moderate Islam is for dilettantes....)
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To: joesnuffy

also bumpers


36 posted on 01/27/2005 10:07:01 AM PST by joesnuffy (Moderate Islam is for dilettantes....)
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To: Graycliff
Calm down and read the post again. I said according to the political climate in Denver...

Get it?

37 posted on 01/27/2005 10:07:10 AM PST by MileHi
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To: MileHi

Sad thing is according to libs... it took that village to raise her! LOL!!!


38 posted on 01/27/2005 10:07:51 AM PST by antceecee
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To: Graycliff

BTW, according to the city attorny, she violated no law and could not be lawfully arrested. The officer will be made to appologize. Sucks, but then it IS Denver.


39 posted on 01/27/2005 10:08:42 AM PST by MileHi
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To: MileHi
Yeah... I'm gonna miss the Saxet Gun Show in Austin after I've moved back to Minnesota. Not sure they have anything up there quite as regular. I like to go sometimes just to hang out and talk with other firearm enthusiasts...
40 posted on 01/27/2005 10:09:17 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.)
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