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.

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

07-31-11, 10:42 PM	#2
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

07-31-11, 11:41 PM	#3
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