[Demosthenes]

before you spazz, remember a similar approach toward pornography was part of what Rudy used to clean up Times Square....and it was proven to be a smashing success...

it isn't an attack on free speech, freedom of the press, or the right of people to peacable assemble and petition their gov't for a redress of grievances...

it's an attempt to force those who would sell pornography to take their business elsewhere...and if the town's committees have the support of the voters, it's perfectly legal and okey-dokey, so long as it does not violate the constitution.

[Djarum]

"We didn't clean up Times Square for the gun lobby to move in, and that's a case that Sen. Schumer's ready to make to the people of Times Square if and when it's necessary," said Cathie Levine, Schumer's spokeswoman.

[freeeee]

remember a similar approach toward pornography was part of what Rudy used to clean up Times Square....and it was proven to be a smashing success...

As long as the trains run on time…

it isn't an attack on free speech, freedom of the press, or the right of people to peacable assemble

Wrong on all counts, and you forgot private property rights.

[timestax]

If someone doesn't like it , he/she can just look away.

[Publius6961]

and if the town's committees have the support of the voters, it's perfectly legal and okey-dokey, so long as it does not violate the constitution.

Not quite.
There is a clear distinction between democracy and mob rule. That's why we are a Constitutional Republic.

And that is droll: killing and raping and burning and mayhem is O.K. as long as it doesn't violate the Constitution?
What a puerile statement!

[Hacksaw]

before you spazz, remember a similar approach toward pornography was part of what Rudy used to clean up Times Square....and it was proven to be a smashing success...

Yes, that is correct. Pornography has never been fully protected by the 1st Amendment, and this has been confirmed (rather than invented) by case law. Rudy cleaned up Times Square, and it is a place where people are not afraid to go now.

Of course, stating so invites all the "Taliban" remarks from the those non judgemental libertines (I guess the Nazi references are considered not in fashion now).

But that is okay - I continue to stand up for community standards and ignore the spitballs.