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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,843 posts) Wed May 27, 2015, 09:43 AM May 2015

If there is a more stupid idea I haven't heard of it... [View all]

Putting anti-Islamic messages on public transportation, really???

On edit- I believe you can say just about anything you want provided it isn't defamatory, libelous, or false. I just don't see how publicly funded institutions can be compelled to publicize it.

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If there is a more stupid idea I haven't heard of it... [View all] DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 OP

You must be new here. Buzz Clik May 2015 #1

It's pretty friggin' dumb; I'll give ya' that. Smarmie Doofus May 2015 #2

I believe in the First Amendment too... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #5

It has to do with the criteria used to ban ads that are political in nature hack89 May 2015 #9

It's perfect. Causing dissension and turmoil while not risking your own life. randome May 2015 #3

I don't like that or the anti-Jew messages that NY was allowing to run. NaturalHigh May 2015 #4

Nothing could go wrong with that idea. nt. NCTraveler May 2015 #6

Good point, I might be reluctant to jump on a train carry that message./NT DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #7

I would bet the same ones who wants anti-muslim messages on public transportation would take up arms Thinkingabout May 2015 #8