US anti-war group ordered to take down Iraq demo posters

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Uh, because they are supposedly are using the wrong type adhesive?

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US anti-war group ordered to take down Iraq demo posters (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070815/ts_alt_afp/usiraqdemofine_070815202541;_ylt=AkhnFryROy1C7KI8B zf4jg0UewgF)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - A US anti-war group has been warned it will be fined 10,000 dollars if it does not remove posters in Washington announcing a march in the capital next month against US involvement in Iraq, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.


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Anti-war activists at a March 2007 rally organized by the ANSWER COALITION. The ANSWER Coalition has been warned it will be fined 10,000 dollars if it does not remove posters in Washington announcing a march in the capital next month against US involvement in Iraq(AFP/Getty Images/File)

"The ANSWER Coalition has received citations from the authorities in Washington threatening to fine us 10,000 dollars unless several hundred posters announcing the September 15 march on Washington DC are removed," Sarah Sloan, the staff coordinator for the anti-war group, told AFP.

"We have until Thursday to take down the posters," she said.

Several hundred yellow posters have been put up around Washington announcing the protest, which is timed to coincide with the release of a report by the US military commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, on progress in the US "surge" strategy of raising troop levels.

Washington city authorities said the posters have to come down because they were stuck on with adhesive that did not meet city regulations.

"The charge about adhesives is false," Sloan said.

"This is a definitely a calculated political move aimed at disrupting the demonstration, which has been organised on a day when the world's eyes will be on Washington for the Petraeus report," she said.

Demonstrators from at least 90 cities around the United States and Canada have already pledged to come to Washington for the march, which will be part of a week of anti-war protests led by veterans of the Iraq war, according to Sloan.

A petition calling for the impeachment of President George W. Bush, allegedly carrying one million signatures and endorsed by former US attorney general Ramsey Clark, will also be submitted to officials during the week's activities.

[Hotrod]

If they are using the wrong adhesive and its ruining paint, signs, city property they should be charged with vandalisum and sent directly to gitmo to await trial.

[c_lazy_r]

If they are using the wrong adhesive and its ruining paint, signs, city property they should be charged with vandalisum and sent directly to gitmo to await trial.



Forget the trial. This isn't the good ole days. Put the bastards in prison NOW!! They should feel lucky if they aren't tortured and executed, as well.

After you throw the leaders of this oufit in prison, get the list of the million people that demanded impeachment and wiretap their phones, track their internet and credit card usage before throwing them in prison too.

What do they think this is, a free country or what?

[BroncsRule]

The administration now has the power to seize all the assets of any anti Iraq war protester as well.

[BroncsRule]

There is no recourse if your assets are seized. It's the same black hole as getting your name removed from the "no fly" list. There simply is no process for seeking redress.

[gunns]

Yikes! The wrong adhesive?! The sky is falling, the sky is falling........

[Garcia Bronco]

If they are breaking city code by sticking up signs in improper places, or otherwise breaking laws, then this is totally justified. That doesn't mean though that they shouldn't have a forum to assemble in peace.

[W*GS]

ANSWER is a commie group.

[c_lazy_r]

ANSWER is a commie group.



Does it matter?

[ant1999e]

Does it matter?

Apparently not to alot of people on this message board.;)
Damn commies.

[Bronco Bob]

Apparently not to alot of people on this message board.;)
Damn commies.

Did I fall into a time warp and am back in the 50's?

[TheDave]

If they are using the wrong adhesive and its ruining paint, signs, city property they should be charged with vandalisum .

Actually, I completely agree...

[ant1999e]

Did I fall into a time warp and am back in the 50's?

No, communism is just the latest trend.

[ant1999e]

Does it matter?

In a communist state they would probably be jailed for protesting. Isn't it ironic?

[Bronco_Beerslug]

If they are breaking city code by sticking up signs in improper places, or otherwise breaking laws, then this is totally justified. That doesn't mean though that they shouldn't have a forum to assemble in peace.Where did it say they were doing any of those things?
In a communist state they would probably be jailed for protesting. Isn't it ironic?In the free country of the U.S. they are allowed to protest (freedom of speech) without threat of jail.....oh wait, never mind.

[TailgateNut]

If they are breaking city code by sticking up signs in improper places, or otherwise breaking laws, then this is totally justified. That doesn't mean though that they shouldn't have a forum to assemble in peace.


Communism is ALIVE AND WELL IN THE GOOD OL USA!

[sisterhellfyre]

Communism is ALIVE AND WELL IN THE GOOD OL USA!

Ah, okay, Tailgate, I get it: You're calling Garcia a communist because he supports suppressing free speech and dissent through legalistic nitpicking. Just like they used to do, back in the day, in the good ol' USSR.

[whew] So glad I've got that all clear now.

Regards,
m.

[sisterhellfyre]

If they are breaking city code by sticking up signs in improper places, or otherwise breaking laws, then this is totally justified. That doesn't mean though that they shouldn't have a forum to assemble in peace.

Oooohhh, Garcia, you mean like a "free speech zone"? What a great idea!

Regards,
m.

[TailgateNut]

Still trying to figure where you "stand" sista!

[epicSocialism4tw]

If they are breaking city code by sticking up signs in improper places, or otherwise breaking laws, then this is totally justified.

Yep.

As a recipient of a 300+ dollar citation for stapling a flyer on a pole, I have to agree with this.

[gunns]

No, communism is just the latest trend.

So said Joe McCarthy.

[Garcia Bronco]

Communism is ALIVE AND WELL IN THE GOOD OL USA!

What if they tacked one up in your yard but it was a pro-war sign? Obvioulsy you would just take it down, but what if it was 100's of people. The laws are in place for a reason. As a PM for CDOT you certainly understand this.

[Garcia Bronco]

Oooohhh, Garcia, you mean like a "free speech zone"? What a great idea!

Regards,
m.

Do you really realize the impact these marches have on the District? The citizens there have to pay for it in the form of security, law enforcement, and clean up.

[Hotrod]

Not to mention I for one am sick of seeing signs everywhere.

signs signs everywhere signs

[TailgateNut]

What if they tacked one up in your yard but it was a pro-war sign? Obvioulsy you would just take it down, but what if it was 100's of people. The laws are in place for a reason. As a PM for CDOT you certainly understand this.


First of all, no one would put anything in my yard with out my permission, PERIOD.
Second, the issue according to the article is the adhesive not the placement at particular locations. The adhesive??? Give me a ****ing break! This is a political stunt, if I've ever seen one. We wouldn't want the rest of the world to know the majority of americans can't stand Bush and don't support his ill conceived war!We are not allowed to see the dead soldiers returning from Iraq. We are not allowed to speak out against the war.

When are they going to send out the guys with the Tall Shiny Boots???

[c_lazy_r]

Do you really realize the impact these marches have on the District? The citizens there have to pay for it in the form of security, law enforcement, and clean up.


Garcia, do you feel that $10,000 is a reasonable fine for the use of "adhesive that did not meet city regulations"?

Do you really think a pro-government rally of some kind would have been treated the same way?

[TailgateNut]

Do you really realize the impact these marches have on the District? The citizens there have to pay for it in the form of security, law enforcement, and clean up.

:spit:

We should all just shut the **** up and agree with Dumbyas policies! Like good little sheep do!

[TailgateNut]

Garcia, do you feel that $10,000 is a reasonable fine for the use of "adhesive that did not meet city regulations"?

Do you really think a pro-government rally of some kind would have been treated the same way?



Can't wait for his response!

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

So said Joe McCarthy.

mAnn Coulter's (and GB's) hero.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Gotta love it when the mindless emotion lib faction reduces a thread to high-fives.

[Hotrod]

Gotta love it when the mindless emotion lib faction reduces a thread to high-fives.

Its pretty funny to watch thou Ha!

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Gotta love it when the mindless emotion lib faction reduces a thread to high-fives.

Whereas your own contribution to this thread was SO thoughtful.

:D

[Garcia Bronco]

Garcia, do you feel that $10,000 is a reasonable fine for the use of "adhesive that did not meet city regulations"?

Do you really think a pro-government rally of some kind would have been treated the same way?

You be surprised the kind of fines out there. Is it fair? Yes. The city has to pay to cleasn this stuff up.

[Garcia Bronco]

:spit:

We should all just shut the **** up and agree with Dumbyas policies! Like good little sheep do!

George Bush does not run the District. They have a mayor and so forth.

[c_lazy_r]

Gotta love it when the mindless emotion lib faction reduces a thread to high-fives.

That directed at me?

Call me mindless...no problem.

Call me lib...you're outta your f'n tree.

[c_lazy_r]

You be surprised the kind of fines out there. Is it fair? Yes. The city has to pay to cleasn this stuff up.

I know it's speculation on your part, but how about my second question?

[Hotrod]

That directed at me?

Call me mindless...no problem.

Call me lib...you're outta your f'n tree.

LOL

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

That directed at me?

Call me mindless...no problem.

Call me lib...you're outta your f'n tree.

Anyone who challenges or questions the virtue of blind obedience to King George is a liberal propagandist in angrydramaqueen's whacky world.

[Garcia Bronco]

I know it's speculation on your part, but how about my second question?

To which I would ask...what exactly would be a pro-government rally? Perhaps a National convention? Either way they are subject to the same laws in a particular locale.

[c_lazy_r]

To which I would ask...what exactly would be a pro-government rally? Perhaps a National convention? Either way they are subject to the same laws in a particular locale.


What I'm getting at is whether you honestly believe the threat being made has nothing to do with the group and the message they are trying send.

[Garcia Bronco]

What I'm getting at is whether you honestly believe the threat being made has nothing to do with the group and the message they are trying send.

I don't. These protests and gatherings take place rather frequently in DC. Do I think the District and it's residents are tired of them. Yes I do.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I don't. These protests and gatherings take place rather frequently in DC. Do I think the District and it's residents are tired of them. Yes I do.Oh well hell, that's as good as reason as any to to jail these ingrates.