The recent SW Journal had an article stating that we have to remove our political lawn signs by November 12. (Sorry no link, David?)
I think this law is blatently unconstitutional. I as U.S. Citizen have the right to free speech, meaning I can put a sign in my yard stating what I believe (as long as it isn't obscene). One can make an arguement that political signs are owned by the candidate and are on someone's yard as a courtesy. I think the law is intended for candidates to remove their signs. However if I want to keep the sign on my yard, I can, without fear of reprisal from the City or neighbors who may not want it there. That goes for political candidate signs to any form of political speech. So, if I want to show my continued support for Representative Frank Hornstein, I can. Or if I want to have a sign that says "Bring back Mayor Fraser!" or put my Wellstone sign out, or say U.S. out of France, or say fire Coach Mason. I can. Try and stop me. Dean E. Carlson Ward 10, East Harriet REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
