Capt_Picard 0 Posted October 11, 2005 Bad Advice To Go Along With Bad Taste October 10, 2005 By Ken Schram SEATTLE - It's not always the thought that counts. Last week a woman got kicked off an airplane for wearing a T-shirt. Not just any T-shirt mind you. This one had pictures of the president, the vice president and the secretary of state on it, along with a word that rhymes with "truckers." Now she's thinking of suing the airline for violating her civil rights. Well, "truck" that. I think she's getting some bad advice on that notion, which pretty much goes along with her bad taste in attire. I've come to discover there are entire Web sites dedicated to turning people into miniature billboards. I wouldn't suggest wearing many of the available T-shirts over to mom's for dinner, but if you want to get your political point across, you can do it without stenciling the "F" bomb on a piece of 100% cotton. And for a more demure statement, one can always opt for a button; virtually guaranteed not to get you kicked off an airplane. But then you wouldn't get to pretend that this has anything to do with civil rights. You know, it's still OK to wear you heart on your sleeve. But it's just plain dumb to splay your expletives across your chest. Want to share your thoughts with Ken Schram? You can e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com So, what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted October 12, 2005 I actually agree with Ken on this one. That woman on the plane displayed extremely poor taste and judgement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted October 12, 2005 I agree with Ken too. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted October 12, 2005 I totally agree, I would be embarrassed to even where a shirt that has words like that on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Fire trUCK I agree with him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted October 12, 2005 I only agree that the woman's shirt was in bad taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted October 12, 2005 I think the woman's shirt was in incredibly bad taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 0 Posted October 12, 2005 I agree that it was incredibly bad taste. But, based on free speech laws, was it legal for them to put her off the plane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cassidy 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Am I the only one who doesn't think there is anything wrong with the t-shirt? Ok, I agree, maybe not the "colourful metaphor" but a person should be able to freely express their opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted October 13, 2005 Am I the only one who doesn't think there is anything wrong with the t-shirt? Ok, I agree, maybe not the "colourful metaphor" <_< but a person should be able to freely express their opinion 357648[/snapback] The "colorful metaphor," as you put it, "is the reason the shirt's in bad taste. Other than the word, I see nothing wrong with the shirt at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted October 13, 2005 I agree that it was incredibly bad taste. But, based on free speech laws, was it legal for them to put her off the plane? 357640[/snapback] There are usually public decency laws - I think I read in some article the regulation that gave them ahthority to do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starsinmyeyes 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Is there any difference between someone verbalising that type of language in a public place or displaying it visually in a public place? Both ways assult people's sensibilities and offend people. If someone was indecently swearing in public (public nuisance) I'm sure authorities would deal with the matter. If you wish to wear a shirt like that do it at home or among friends not in public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Phaserman 0 Posted October 13, 2005 If I wore a shirt that said "F* Osama" I'd probably get kicked off too, the shirt was in bad taste. You want to let your political point be known? Start a blog. that way I can choose to ignore you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted October 14, 2005 Wasn't there a Supreme Court case similar to this where a shirt said "F*** the Draft"? The result was in the shirt wearer's favor, and we got this nice line from the majority opinion: "One man's obscenity is another man's lyric." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted October 14, 2005 You want to let your political point be known? Start a blog. that way I can choose to ignore you. THIS is going in my signature. Brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted October 14, 2005 Wasn't there a Supreme Court case similar to this where a shirt said "F*** the Draft"? The result was in the shirt wearer's favor, and we got this nice line from the majority opinion: "One man's obscenity is another man's lyric." 357850[/snapback] Why don't you find out and post the case #? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) Having been baited, I refer you to Cohen vs. California. 403 U.S. 15 http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclope..._california.htm Edited October 15, 2005 by youbroughtheryouRiker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy Phaserman 0 Posted October 15, 2005 Hey, Gary, you ALWAYS use creative ways to avoid swearing on your radio show, why not create a shirt that has a picture of Osama and says "Peice of Toilet Filling" or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted October 15, 2005 Hey, Gary, you ALWAYS use creative ways to avoid swearing on your radio show, why not create a shirt that has a picture of Osama and says "Peice of Toilet Filling" or something? 358180[/snapback] Or simply, "Human Excrement." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy Phaserman 0 Posted October 15, 2005 that works too. I know Gary made a shirt that says "The Excriment is going to collide with the Oscillating Ventihilation Device" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted October 15, 2005 HAHA!! That reminds me of a story at work. We were joke-smack-talking, and one guy said he had missiles armed to hunt me down. I said, "Yeah, but they're shoved up your a$$!!! My manager told me to watch my language. I then said, "Ok, you've got missiles, but they're rectally inserted!!" My manager just shook his head at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites