[Only non-dissenting messages can be put on govt property?]
Caltrans In Court Regarding Flags On Overpasses
(San Francisco, CA) -- CalTrans
officials were
in court in San Francisco Wednesday,
arguing
for the right to keep "Old Glory" flying
on
freeway overpasses. The case stems from
an
incident in Santa Cruz County in which
two
women were upset that CalTrans workers
were
taking down anti-war banners, but
leaving
American flags untouched. The women say
it's
a free speech issue, but CalTrans says
it's a
matter of safety, since flags are
instantly
recognizable and don't tend to cause
problems
with drivers, while other banners that
have to
be read lead drivers to take their eyes
off the
road. The Ninth Circuit Court of appeals
has
heard the arguments. It could be several
weeks before it renders a decision.
http://www.ocnow.com/news/content/shared-auto/metro_news/g/LosAngeles/1011-caltransin.html
