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HomeschoolrsRUs
10-06-2005, 01:55 PM
Channel 4 KRNV.com: Local News and Weather for Reno-Tahoe Region: Woman kicked off flight in Reno over offensive shirt (http://www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3939788&nav=8faO)
<SCRIPT language=JavaScript>var wn_last_ed_date = getLEDate("Oct6,2005,2:42 PM EST"); document.write(wn_last_ed_date);</SCRIPT>Oct 6, 2005, 02:42 PM EDT
A Washington woman's flight home was stopped short in Reno, all because the message on the T-shirt she was wearing.
32-year-old Lorrie Heasley claims it's a freedom of speech privilege, but airline officials say it was about passenger comfort.
Heasley, "There are bigger problems in the country, I can't believe people can be so petty."
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"I didn't feel that I should have to change my shirt, because we live in the United States, and it's freedom of speech and it was based on the move "The Fockers", and I didn't think it should have offended anyone."
But it did.
The shirt had pictures of members of the Bush Administration, and a phrase based on the movie "Meet the Fockers," but with one crucial vowel changed.
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Heasley says she wore the T-shirt as a gag, and wanted her parents, both Democrats, to see it when they picked her up at the airport.
uncommon1
10-06-2005, 02:25 PM
There was a time when I did stuff like that. One day it dawned on me that little kids see that kind of stuff and they don't need to be exposed to it. They catch enough trash without trashy people being totally insensitive to anyone or anything except themselves. If this woman is so angry, then she neds counseling and if that doesn't work, then she needs to see how free she really is by going to Cuba and protesting Castro.
Eagle1
10-06-2005, 02:27 PM
no one in their right mind would think that shirt is ok to wear in a public place
PatrioticAmerican
10-06-2005, 02:53 PM
The fact that the woman is 32 indicates she stopped maturing a while back and is stuck in her college protest days. And, if she and her parents think such a shirt is funny and acceptable to wear in public, that indicates they are far lefty libs. Thus, they are not in their right minds.
DesertFox
10-06-2005, 02:54 PM
To liberals, everything that gets them in trouble "was just a gag" or "is a freedom of speech statement." They are well-named for the jackass. Too bad there isn't an animal known for lying.
Sadly that woman will probably sue the airlines for 'infringing' on her Constitutional right of self-expression and win a gob of money from the airlines in the lawsuit.
aaron11
10-06-2005, 04:32 PM
Personally, i wouldn't be caught dead in any shirt with "words" on it, regardless to the content. To me they are simple and tacky. I find that most people that do wear them are the same.
She proves it...
1. The Constitution prohibits government from censoring speech, not business.
2. You can make a political statement without using the word "fvck".
3. Some people stopped giggling at "fvck" in 8th grade.
DoctorDoom
10-06-2005, 06:38 PM
She needs a "Stuck on Stupid" shirt fer sher.
Peachdiane
10-06-2005, 06:44 PM
Well if the subjects on that shirt had been Leftists, I think we'd be saluting her.
I love to collect funny tshirts! The one in my profile says, "I'm busy now. Can I ignore you some other time?" Another one says, "Hi. I don't care. Thanks." And yet another one says, "Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but Democrats believe every day is April 15. —Ronald Reagan"
And I have some pro gun shirts... but no shirts with vulgar words. I admit I haven't stooped that low. ;)
:patriot:
Eagle1
10-06-2005, 07:01 PM
i have various shirts from great sites such as www.thoseshirts.com (http://www.thoseshirts.com) and www.rightwingstuff.com (http://www.rightwingstuff.com) and a couple of christian shirt sites. none are even close to as terrible as the fvck shirt. and i always make sure that when i wear them it is an appropriate situation
Warlady
10-06-2005, 07:09 PM
I was listening to Sean Hannity's radio show today and he had her on. They both admitted that it said "F*ck Bush" on it. Now we seem to have two conflicting reports. She's telling the press a different story. I've seen that tee shirt. A Walmart customer was wearing it and I had to shake my head in disgust.
Diane, I love them too. I have quite a few. My favorite is "There are some people in this world who are alive only because murder is against the law". When I wear that I get stopped at least a dozen times to find out where I bought it. The one I'm wearing now says "Stamp out liberalism". I don't have any with profanity. I'm not that kinda gal.
Aric2000
10-06-2005, 07:36 PM
I only have one T-shirt that had something that might be construed by some as inappropriate.
I says, "I don't have an attitude problem, YOU have a perception problem"
Good for the airlines for dealing with the bimbo the way they did.
Oh and ever since I have been at this forum, and I wear that Shirt, I ALWAYS think of Dr Doom... :grin:
DoctorDoom
10-06-2005, 07:42 PM
Bless your pea-pickin' heart!
Peachdiane
10-06-2005, 08:08 PM
Diane, I love them too. I have quite a few. My favorite is "There are some people in this world who are alive only because murder is against the law". When I wear that I get stopped at least a dozen times to find out where I bought it.
:claps: That's a keeper!!
Teenager
10-06-2005, 08:09 PM
This lady would have a good time with Bill Clinton. Hey, maybe they can rent a room.....
omegatrump
10-06-2005, 08:31 PM
I would commend the airline. If the woman thinks it's freedom of speech to use tasteless vulgar phrases, then it is no less an exercise of freedom to not accommodate her in the way of business. If I owned a restaurant or a boutique, I would exercise my freedom not to serve her interests.
Those who use those tasteless words are not using adult language, they are demonstrating that their intellect is less than juvenile. They are telling the world that they are indeed stuck on stupid. It's really democrat speech.
Suzie
10-06-2005, 08:52 PM
Personally, i wouldn't be caught dead in any shirt with "words" on it, regardless to the content. To me they are simple and tacky. I find that most people that do wear them are the same.
She proves it...
Same here. I wear them around the house and a few that are military logos to family day functions with the military. But I only wear plain tshirts in public.
HomeschoolrsRUs
10-06-2005, 11:47 PM
Well, I like shirts with sayings on them. Here's a few I have:
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Oh, I've got SO many more!
Riverboat
10-07-2005, 07:55 AM
I remember the two most tasteless t-shirts worn by customers in the same grocery store:
1. A broad with "F--- you, I'm from Texas." Well, I'm from Texas, too, and I was taught that gentlemen and ladies don't parade that kind of language and ignorance in front of others.
2. A mouth-breather wearing a t-shirt with - you ready for this? - Jeffery Dahmer's face on it. What can you tell someone with that kind of mentality? He's the sort that needs a barbell on his skull, you know, like Dahmer.
Rhino
10-07-2005, 08:32 AM
My favorite is "There are some people in this world who are alive only because murder is against the law". When I wear that I get stopped at least a dozen times to find out where I bought it.
My most popular is the one I mentioned in another thread: "If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear, is he still wrong?" I don't think I've ever worn it without getting some comment.
Sadly that woman will probably sue the airlines for 'infringing' on her Constitutional right of self-expression and win a gob of money from the airlines in the lawsuit.
You should be a fortune teller. I saw a news report last night that said she has indeed filed a lawsuit with the help of .... now don't be shocked .... the ACLU.
CzechPrince
10-07-2005, 09:50 AM
I could care less, but the Airline has every right to provide what they feel is the best environment.
DeclinetoState
10-07-2005, 11:13 AM
I would side with the woman, much as I disagree with her political views. However, considering the fact that other passengers might get very upset and create an unsafe situation for her and everyone else on the plane, I think the airline did the right thing.
Same here. I wear them around the house and a few that are military logos to family day functions with the military. But I only wear plain tshirts in public.Same here. We have 4th of July t-shirts that we wear as a family to our annual bbq. I have a real dislike for company logo's on clothing too. I don't wear them. Okay, the Nike swoosh on my running shoes is the exception.
DesertFox
10-07-2005, 01:13 PM
I don't believe for a minute that the 1A protects profanity or vulgarity. I'm quite sure 100% of the Founders would agree with me.
Beowulf
10-07-2005, 02:28 PM
Oh, but free speech IS a priviledge!!
I think I'll wear my old shirt that says: "F this" and "F that" all over it.
In fact, I think I'll go to work tonight, run into the terminal and yell, "bomb"
Speech IS free but so are the consequences. I just want to test the waters a bit.:grin:
You should be a fortune teller. I saw a news report last night that said she has indeed filed a lawsuit with the help of .... now don't be shocked .... the ACLU.
It wouldnt surprise me none that the ACLU is in on this, it seems they're in with every shred of garbage trying very hard to push filth and garbage into the American psyche as the norm.
Teenager
10-07-2005, 04:06 PM
It wouldnt surprise me none that the ACLU is in on this, it seems they're in with every shred of garbage trying very hard to push filth and garbage into the American psyche as the norm.
And yet, the ACLU sues Christians who want to pray in public schools, and who want to display the Ten Commandments. What-ever happen to that "Freedom of Speech"? :rolleyes:
And yet, the ACLU sues Christians who want to pray in public schools, and who want to display the Ten Commandments. What-ever happen to that "Freedom of Speech"? :rolleyes:
Freedom of Speech is for only the priviledged few, and that is those of the ACLU and who they support, defend, and fight for, all the rest of us peons shouldnt have the right to do antyhing but make obesiance to our lords and masters the elites that know o so much better than the rest of us whats best for us when it comes to 'rights'
to them Rights comes straight from the govt and that the govt should be the only and final arbiter of our God-given rights, not God.
BEST45CAL
10-08-2005, 07:46 AM
Beo is correct. You don't have freedom of speech in some places, such as airports, crowded movie theaters, etc.
Not only that, what the libz don't realize is that you don't have a right to be heard. The airline did the right thing by booting her ass off that plane. Freedom of speech my tucas.
ExcessiveEntropy
10-08-2005, 08:04 AM
As long as I would get kicked off for wearing a "F*** Kerry" or similar shirt then I see no problem with what the airline did.
Predictably, she is screeching that she has a "free speech" right to wear the shirt. She is right in that the government (federal, state or local) cannot censor political speech, even obscene speech such as the writing on the woman's shirt. However, private businesses are allowed to set standards as to what they will and will not allow on their property. Amusement parks like Cedar Point make it very clear what they will and will not allow in the park. Ask a player or coach in the National Basketball Association if they have complete freedom of speech the next time they are fined several thousand dollars for complaining about referees.
Where this might get sticky, though, is if the airline ahs accepted <strike>money</strike> corporate welfare from the government, and if so, how much.
This shirt is emblematic of why George W. Bush was elected to serve four more years as President. Millions of Americans were unnerved by the extremism and hatred displayed by the radical Left. Rather than advocating for their issues or explaining why the policies of the Right are harmful, many Leftist activists are motivated by a personal hatred and vindictiveness for their political "enemies". I have experienced this personally.
If the Democrats want to win the White House in 2008, they are going to need to reign in their radical fringe. With the Democrats self-destructing, The only thing keeping Republicans from keeping hold of the White House is the GOP's amazing ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
DesertFox
10-09-2005, 09:39 AM
What is "corporate welfare," pray tell?
Riverboat
10-09-2005, 11:12 AM
Corporate welfare, dearest, is when the federal government subsidizes corporations to advertise their products overseas, and awards massive subsidies over here, such as milk supports.
CzechPrince
10-09-2005, 09:32 PM
What is "corporate welfare," pray tell?
When the government pays farmers to pour out gallons of milk to keep their prices higher for us:crazy:
Another example would be when the government basically, "Bails out" corporations from Bankruptcy.
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