Ticket for Truck ‘testicles’ Sparks Trial, Debate

Feuer Frei! · 07-31-11, 10:39 PM

Police issued a $445 ticket for a violation of the state’s obscene bumper sticker law

A woman with a questionable bumper "sticker" — namely, a set of red plastic testicles hanging from the back of her pickup truck — has sparked a court trial that will reexamine the line between free speech and obscenity. Officers ticketed Virginia Tice for her vehicle’s bold ornamentation, citing a direct violation of the state’s obscene bumper sticker law that justifies her $445 fine, issued in early July, Live 5 News reported.

"Genitalia is offensive," says Bonneau Chief of Police Franco Fuda. "As a law enforcement officer, I'll advise that if it warrants a citation, I'll issue a citation."
The law in question states that "a sticker, decal or emblem is indecent when it describes, in a patently offensive way... sexual acts, excretory functions or parts of the human body."
John Caddell, who also owns a pair of truck testicles — his are metallic — says police are misinterpreting the law.
"They’re talking about human body parts," says Caddell. "I don't think these are human body parts... it looks like a chrome plated door knocker."
Tice's attorney, who claims his client’s conduct was not illegal, expects a trial next month. He says Tice is still angry about the incident and believes she has been treated unfairly.

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Anthony W. · 07-31-11, 10:42 PM

They're gross, that's for sure. Illegal... Maybe.

I do lose a little respect for people or their vehicles when I see them. Especially motorcycles - it just isn't right.

gimpy117 · 07-31-11, 11:41 PM

I couldn't put a dildo on the back of my car (nor would i want to) so why can you put those ball things?

08-01-11, 02:51 AM

What a load of bollocks

Castout · 08-01-11, 03:20 AM

At last some common sense.

papa_smurf · 08-01-11, 04:40 AM

A low blow to free speech.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-01-11, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

A low blow to free speech.

Free speech you say? I assume you are sarcastic.

Or do you mean that they should also legalize men walking on public without any kind of cover on lower body (pants, shorts, skirts, kilts...)? That would be interesting sight.

Reece · 08-01-11, 05:23 AM

$445 fine is a bit much IMO!!

The person should have been given a warning, then if the person refused or put it back again later then they would deserve to be fined!

08-01-11, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Or do you mean that they should also legalize men walking on public without any kind of cover on lower body (pants, shorts, skirts, kilts...)? That would be interesting sight.

Why bother with walking?
http://www.worldnakedbikeridemadison.org/

Such ridiculous prudes..."Genitalia is offensive," Genitalia is genitalia.

Torplexed · 08-01-11, 05:33 AM

I imagine women who have had to endure mudflap girl all these years find this amusing.

Betonov · 08-01-11, 05:33 AM

Uuuuuuuuuu, look at the scary testicles, uuuuuu, how awfull, this will corupt our children, oh my mercifull god, the horror... What's with people and their fear of sexual organs

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-01-11, 05:51 AM

My previous post didn't mean that I would offend from seeing people walking nude. Especially beautiful ladies*!

Except that it would be a bit killjoy... no space for imagination.

*age 20 something

08-01-11, 05:58 AM

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Uuuuuuuuuu, look at the scary testicles, uuuuuu, how awfull, this will corupt our children

Come on though, the "police chief" of this little village obviously has great concerns for the wellbeing of children, you can see why he wants money off a woman over some balls

Betonov · 08-01-11, 06:14 AM

the police chief was proabibly jealous because a woman's car had bigger cohones than him.

Jimbuna · 08-01-11, 06:27 AM

Sounds like a right balls up to me.

07-31-11, 10:39 PM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Ticket for Truck ‘testicles’ Sparks Trial, Debate Police issued a $445 ticket for a violation of the state’s obscene bumper sticker law A woman with a questionable bumper "sticker" — namely, a set of red plastic testicles hanging from the back of her pickup truck — has sparked a court trial that will reexamine the line between free speech and obscenity. Officers ticketed Virginia Tice for her vehicle’s bold ornamentation, citing a direct violation of the state’s obscene bumper sticker law that justifies her $445 fine, issued in early July, Live 5 News reported. "Genitalia is offensive," says Bonneau Chief of Police Franco Fuda. "As a law enforcement officer, I'll advise that if it warrants a citation, I'll issue a citation." The law in question states that "a sticker, decal or emblem is indecent when it describes, in a patently offensive way... sexual acts, excretory functions or parts of the human body." John Caddell, who also owns a pair of truck testicles — his are metallic — says police are misinterpreting the law. "They’re talking about human body parts," says Caddell. "I don't think these are human body parts... it looks like a chrome plated door knocker." Tice's attorney, who claims his client’s conduct was not illegal, expects a trial next month. He says Tice is still angry about the incident and believes she has been treated unfairly. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

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Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	They're gross, that's for sure. Illegal... Maybe. I do lose a little respect for people or their vehicles when I see them. Especially motorcycles - it just isn't right. __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

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gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	I couldn't put a dildo on the back of my car (nor would i want to) so why can you put those ball things? __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army Last edited by gimpy117; 08-01-11 at 09:21 AM.

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Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	At last some common sense. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	A low blow to free speech. __________________

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Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	What a load of bollocks

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	$445 fine is a bit much IMO!! The person should have been given a warning, then if the person refused or put it back again later then they would deserve to be fined! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I imagine women who have had to endure mudflap girl all these years find this amusing.

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Uuuuuuuuuu, look at the scary testicles, uuuuuu, how awfull, this will corupt our children, oh my mercifull god, the horror... What's with people and their fear of sexual organs

08-01-11, 05:51 AM	#12
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	My previous post didn't mean that I would offend from seeing people walking nude. Especially beautiful ladies! Except that it would be a bit killjoy... no space for imagination. age 20 something __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

08-01-11, 06:14 AM	#14
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	the police chief was proabibly jealous because a woman's car had bigger cohones than him.

08-01-11, 06:27 AM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sounds like a right balls up to me. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!