Neo Nazi group adopts a highway - The Orange Mane

Spider · 01-25-2009, 07:41 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28798271/?gt1=43001
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A neo-Nazi group has joined the state's "Adopt-A-Highway" volunteer litter pickup program, taking advantage of a free speech court fight won four years ago by the Ku Klux Klan.

The Springfield unit of the National Socialist Movement has committed to cleaning up trash along a half-mile section of Highway 160 near the Springfield city limits.

Two signs noting the group's membership in the Adopt-A-Highway program went up in October but drew attention only recently when the group picked up litter as part of a gathering in Springfield.
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The state says it had no way to reject the group's application. A 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling arising from a similar effort by the Ku Klux Klan says membership in the Adopt-A-Highway program can't be denied because of a group's political beliefs.

'We can't discriminate'
"It's a First Amendment thing, and we can't discriminate as long as they pick up the trash," said Bob Edwards, a spokesman for the transportation department's office in Springfield.

The NSM Springfield unit did not return phone calls or e-mails from The Associated Press. It said on its Web site that it adopted the highway to "show Springfield that we care."

"We are showing our commitment to cleaning up America by starting right here in our town," the Web site says.

Members of the highway cleanup program are required to clean up trash at least four times a year. Edwards said about 600 groups pick up trash in the 12 counties surrounding Springfield.

Edwards said his department had received only one phone call asking why the National Socialist group was allowed to adopt the highway. Louise Whall, spokeswoman for the city of Springfield, was not aware of the group's action until contacted by the AP, but said the city had no jurisdiction because it's a state program.

Most other states have programs similar to Missouri's. Ten states — Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont — had joined in filing a brief backing Missouri's side in the court fight.

Spider · 01-25-2009, 07:44 PM

Sure would be nice to find out when and where ,and leave them a nice little surprise

Paladin · 01-25-2009, 07:45 PM

H3ll, Spider, they just want to protect their weed source.....

Tombstone RJ · 01-25-2009, 07:53 PM

Missouri Nazis are almost as bad as Illinois Nazis, and I hate Illinois Nazis...

spdirty · 01-25-2009, 08:04 PM

man if I ever had to put that adopt a highway sign up Id have to alter it somehow.

La Caspa Del Diablo · 01-25-2009, 08:23 PM

Bigotry is disgusting, but be proud we live in a country where our government doesn't throw people in the hole for expressing their opinions (i.e. Europeans throwing non-Halocaust believers into prison).

Wes Mantooth · 01-25-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Missouri Nazis are almost as bad as Illinois Nazis, and I hate Illinois Nazis...

Next thing you know, they will be marching in he park.

watermock · 01-25-2009, 09:53 PM

I hope their 10 miles has a bridge,,,

Wes Mantooth · 01-25-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

I hope their 10 miles has a bridge,,,

That first Nazi looks like a slendor Bob.

watermock · 01-25-2009, 09:58 PM

I once named my mom "The Penguin"....She didn't like it much when we showed her this clip...

Wes Mantooth · 01-25-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

I once named my mom "The Penguin"....She didn't like it much when we showed her this clip...

My favorite movie.

Broncos_OTM · 01-25-2009, 10:13 PM

The NSM is a joke, always has been.

Dudeskey · 01-25-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spider

Sure would be nice to find out when and where ,and leave them a nice little surprise

Piss bottles?

cutthemdown · 01-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth

My favorite movie.

One of the most kick ass horn sections in blues history. Lou Marini, Mr Fabulous, Bones Malone.

cutthemdown · 01-25-2009, 10:31 PM

At least they are doing something positive even if it is for a twisted publicity stunt.

footstepsfrom#27 · 01-26-2009, 12:33 AM

Trash picking up trash.

Wes Mantooth · 01-26-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutthemdown

One of the most kick ass horn sections in blues history. Lou Marini, Mr Fabulous, Bones Malone.

Makes me wanna hear green onions for about an hour.

cutthemdown · 01-26-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth

Makes me wanna hear green onions for about an hour.

Some of my favorites from that band are

B-Movie Box Car Blues
Going Back to Miami
She Caught the Katy
Shake your Tailfeather with Ray Charles
Respect with Aretha.

John Belushi and Dan Akroyd did alot to help bring blues back in the 80's when people had forgotten how cool it is.

Obviously it isn't huge again after, or now, but a little better.

01-25-2009, 07:41 PM	#1
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Neo Nazi group adopts a highway http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28798271/?gt1=43001 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A neo-Nazi group has joined the state's "Adopt-A-Highway" volunteer litter pickup program, taking advantage of a free speech court fight won four years ago by the Ku Klux Klan. The Springfield unit of the National Socialist Movement has committed to cleaning up trash along a half-mile section of Highway 160 near the Springfield city limits. Two signs noting the group's membership in the Adopt-A-Highway program went up in October but drew attention only recently when the group picked up litter as part of a gathering in Springfield. Story continues below ↓advertisement \| your ad here The state says it had no way to reject the group's application. A 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling arising from a similar effort by the Ku Klux Klan says membership in the Adopt-A-Highway program can't be denied because of a group's political beliefs. 'We can't discriminate' "It's a First Amendment thing, and we can't discriminate as long as they pick up the trash," said Bob Edwards, a spokesman for the transportation department's office in Springfield. The NSM Springfield unit did not return phone calls or e-mails from The Associated Press. It said on its Web site that it adopted the highway to "show Springfield that we care." "We are showing our commitment to cleaning up America by starting right here in our town," the Web site says. Members of the highway cleanup program are required to clean up trash at least four times a year. Edwards said about 600 groups pick up trash in the 12 counties surrounding Springfield. Edwards said his department had received only one phone call asking why the National Socialist group was allowed to adopt the highway. Louise Whall, spokeswoman for the city of Springfield, was not aware of the group's action until contacted by the AP, but said the city had no jurisdiction because it's a state program. Most other states have programs similar to Missouri's. Ten states — Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont — had joined in filing a brief backing Missouri's side in the court fight.

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01-25-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Sure would be nice to find out when and where ,and leave them a nice little surprise

01-25-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,152	H3ll, Spider, they just want to protect their weed source.....

01-25-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,523 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	Missouri Nazis are almost as bad as Illinois Nazis, and I hate Illinois Nazis...

01-25-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quentin Jammer	man if I ever had to put that adopt a highway sign up Id have to alter it somehow.

01-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
La Caspa Del Diablo **** the Raiders Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 75	Bigotry is disgusting, but be proud we live in a country where our government doesn't throw people in the hole for expressing their opinions (i.e. Europeans throwing non-Halocaust believers into prison).

01-25-2009, 09:53 PM	#8
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I hope their 10 miles has a bridge,,,

01-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#10
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I once named my mom "The Penguin"....She didn't like it much when we showed her this clip...

01-25-2009, 10:13 PM	#12
Broncos_OTM Born Again HOOLIGAN Broncos Over All Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,594 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	The NSM is a joke, always has been.

01-25-2009, 10:31 PM	#15
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,878	At least they are doing something positive even if it is for a twisted publicity stunt.

01-26-2009, 12:33 AM	#16
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,126 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Trash picking up trash.