Picture A Day – 27 August 2009

27 August 2009 - Freedom of Speech

I saw this car on my way home and couldn’t resist using it for my picture of the day

Now, I don’t want to get too deeply into politics or religion in this post (it’s too late/early to do that properly), but I will say that I’m pro-life, pro-religion (I’m actually Roman Catholic but your faith is your decision), pro-gun, and generally pro-freedom.  I’d say I’m pretty close to being a Libertarian, but I really consider myself a Constitutionalist.

What I loved so much about this car wasn’t necessarily the message (I surely don’t agree with all of those bumper stickers), it was the expression of opinion that caught me.  While it would be a reprehensible event, I can completely see this car being keyed by “open minded” people who can’t stand disagreement.  And yet, the owner is not afraid of that.  Even if the message had been “offensive” to government, their right to say it is protected.

Thank God for the First Amendment and God bless the USA

Have a Constitutional day