Warning, profanity---my new shift linkage
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 890
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
Freedom
I agree, it's about freedom.
But there is a time and place for such freedom.
We have freedom of speech, but would you want you child coming home from 1st grade says "I learned a new word today 'FU$K OFF' "
I wouldn't display anything in public that I wouldn't want my children to see, nor say anything that I wouldn't want them repeating.
But there is a time and place for such freedom.
We have freedom of speech, but would you want you child coming home from 1st grade says "I learned a new word today 'FU$K OFF' "
I wouldn't display anything in public that I wouldn't want my children to see, nor say anything that I wouldn't want them repeating.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
It's your bike and since you live in the United States of America you can do what you want! We don't live in a communist country and if you don't like it don't look at it, that's your right. As for all the kids and "Blue Hairs" that might see it, who cares! I am sure they see and hear much worse on television. There are all kinds of jerk-offs in the world and just because you choose to put this on your bike doesn't make you one. I wouldn't put it on my bike, but who cares what I am going to do. If you like it that is all that matters. Maybe he just thinks it's cool and isn't trying to make a statement. Also what does his age have to do with it? I have seen a lot of dumb *** 50-60 year olds!! Just my thoughts, but mine don't really matter either, just saying.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,282
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From: Broadview Heights, OH
Wow - a lot of strong opinions on this particular topic.
I have to admit that I chuckle when I read some bumper stickers or t-shirts when they're bordering on profane - but I would never put this on my bike, and I wouldn't want my kids to see it/read it when they're walking around at bike night...
I have to admit that I chuckle when I read some bumper stickers or t-shirts when they're bordering on profane - but I would never put this on my bike, and I wouldn't want my kids to see it/read it when they're walking around at bike night...
Last edited by Raaze07; Apr 15, 2009 at 10:39 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
I just shake my head everytime I see somthing like this.
Yes, I appreciate our constitutional right for free speech...in the context that the government will not punish me for speaking out against injustices. But, I mean, c'mon...when did we split hairs so fine that 'freedom of speech' meant you could justifiably be offensive, crude, insensitive and disrespectful and we had to be fine with it?
Yes, its my right to not read it...but how can I explain to my kids that your freedom trumps a parents rights to teach them right from wrong?
IMO, and my right as a free man to say it: Your linkage sucks! I hope you don't drive down my street anytime soon.
Yes, I appreciate our constitutional right for free speech...in the context that the government will not punish me for speaking out against injustices. But, I mean, c'mon...when did we split hairs so fine that 'freedom of speech' meant you could justifiably be offensive, crude, insensitive and disrespectful and we had to be fine with it?
Yes, its my right to not read it...but how can I explain to my kids that your freedom trumps a parents rights to teach them right from wrong?
IMO, and my right as a free man to say it: Your linkage sucks! I hope you don't drive down my street anytime soon.
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"if you don't like it don't look at it"
That cracks me up. Everyone of us on this forum stops to look at probably evry bike they see parked. You are going to look at it, if by nothing else, sure habit. its not like you're going to walk up to a bike and know there is something vulgar written on it until you see it. I agree, if its yours, do what you want, I just wouldn't want to have to explain to my kids why some guy thought it was cool to put that on his bike.....
That cracks me up. Everyone of us on this forum stops to look at probably evry bike they see parked. You are going to look at it, if by nothing else, sure habit. its not like you're going to walk up to a bike and know there is something vulgar written on it until you see it. I agree, if its yours, do what you want, I just wouldn't want to have to explain to my kids why some guy thought it was cool to put that on his bike.....
