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In reply to the discussion: Louisiana mayor bans Nike products from parks and rec [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,491 posts)1. One would logically think this to be illegal.
Perhaps legal heads can chime in here, but doesn't this violate fair trade rules for government purchases? How can a city tell say, little league ball players what they can and cannot buy - so long as it meets standards of usability and safety?
One thing I know is perfectly legal: a few million Americans can protest and avoid visiting the city of Kenner, LA for a year or two - not even stopping for food or gas if passing through. That might remove those smug looks from their self-righteous faces.
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The First Amendment ... prevents Congress from making any law ... abridging the freedom of speech,
knightmaar
Sep 2018
#9
The Get-the-Government-Off-Our-Backs Crowd using Government for political vendettas
bucolic_frolic
Sep 2018
#14
Hey asshole...did ya see that Americans are in strong support of Nike and Kaepernick?
Thekaspervote
Sep 2018
#31