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Billboards removed after message about poverty sparks controversy Billboards in Milwaukee with a message directed at people living in poverty were taken down after controversy ensued. MILWAUKEE - Billboards in Milwaukee that targeted people living in poverty were taken down after some say the message was inappropriate. However, the group behind the billboards is defending the controversial images. There were four billboards throughout the city with the same message that have all since been replaced with an inspirational message about courage. Finish school, take any job, get married. That was the billboard message from the group "Urban Cure" for Milwaukee...