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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I hate how people are ignorant of our freedoms and are willing to hand them over to the government or have the government limit them.
A petition has been circulated last night and I've seen a number of my "friends" on Facebook post it to their walls this morning. The petition ask for the posting/display of "graphic or disturbing" images to be made illegal because it creates a risk to drivers.
I'm all for increasing safety on our roads and reducing distractions but I'm sure most, if not all, of us are aware of whom this wording is trying to attack. Instead of limiting the petition to "graphic or disturbing" content it should reference a blanket ban on advertising and displays along roadways. Why take away the rights of one group and not another?
I'm appalled that a small group of individuals who become offended by various displays think that it is acceptable to try to limit the freedoms of others.
I'm not a supporter of any specific group that attempts to portray their message using "graphic or disturbing" images but I am a supporter of our rights and freedoms, of limited government interference and of the notion of "live and let live."
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Dude, the anti-abortion banners on Deerfoot must be stopped. Its pathetic, disgusting and no one wants to see it. I'm all for this petition if it stops the anti abortion crowd and im not going to be terribly upset if we lose some other advertising along the way. These people can protest without the graphic, disturbing images on their gigantic banners. I do not need that shoved down my throat on my commute.