Brian, I know that there are many factors at work here. Some of the "charity" work that Clear Channel trotted out during the referendum a few years ago was embarrassing in its "We *love* Clear Channel!!!!" enthusiasm. (PLease note that the charities change on a regular basis.) Some of the property owners don't care -- they want the income, no bones about it. Some of the more obnoxious billboards are on property that Clear Channel has bought up and owns (Victoria and Jefferson).
But yeah, If they can claim that their first amendment rights to buy up all the space on the planet they want would be violated should they ever ever have to take down a billboard teetering precipitously over a school bus stop full of children (Tuscarora and W7th), then surely I have the right to tell the advertisers - whether they pay for the space or not - why I choose not to buy/use/donate to their product. So who wants to work with me to join the Highway Federal Credit Union and run for the Board of Directors on a "why do we advertise on billboards anyway, for crying out loud?" platform? Oh, and John: You and I both know the world doesn't make sense. We all just do what we can to move it a bit toward what we perceive as rational. I wouldn't for a moment suggest that your notions or my notions are the best, but you and I know that the synergy they create when combined like a cake mix in a 350 degree oven (or a 1400 degree thermal oxidizer) works like a charm. Diane Gerth I want you to want me in the West End _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
