Jumper_Dad Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 http://video-embed.cleveland.com/services/player/bcpid649725534001?bctid=1878549255001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAQBxUNqE~,xKBGzTdiYSTvTgY_KEDQxGs6uq T6UiMm "This is very offensive to me and members of my community. This is clearly an attempt at voter intimidation. When you have a picture of a judge's gavel and word felony and fine and voter all in the same message. The only message you are intending to send by placing it where it is, is that this is a threat to you if you vote. I was outraged when I saw it last night. I've been spreading the word. Everybody in our community is outraged. This is an attempt to keep people from this community, particularly black people, from voting. It has to come down." "They need to be exposed who they are." Is this sign offensive? or is it a PSA directed at all voters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 How much voter fraud is there? It seems like a big non-issue to me and yet so much time, energy and resources get wasted on it by both sides. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 What question are you asking? Is it offensive to mention to any and all that voter fraud is a crime? No. Is it offensive to THAT community that is made up of likely Obama voters when there has been no sign of voter fraud? Yes. Is the intent clear? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 What question are you asking? Is it offensive to mention to any and all that voter fraud is a crime? No. Is it offensive to THAT community that is made up of likely Obama voters when there has been no sign of voter fraud? Yes. Is the intent clear? Yes. So that makes it racist somehow? Sorry not buying it. Not sure why anyone would have an issue with a sign that mentions the penalties for voter fraud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 So that makes it racist somehow? Sorry not buying it. Not sure why anyone would have an issue with a sign that mentions the penalties for voter fraud... Intent is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 So that makes it racist somehow? Sorry not buying it. Not sure why anyone would have an issue with a sign that mentions the penalties for voter fraud... Unless that billboard is put up in the suburbs, countrysides and urban areas of Ohio then there is no issue. If that is the only billboard that is up then that is an issue. Maybe not a racial issue but that billboard is there for a reason and I don't think it is to let people know the penalties of voter fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Intent is the key. And you know the intent how exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 And you know the intent how exactly? Why would they put the billboard there? Of all places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 And you know the intent how exactly? Fully functioning brain plus my head is not up my rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Why would they put the billboard there? Of all places? I don't know, I'm not there. Maybe whomever did feels there may be some voter fraud going on? The ONLY people who would be offended by something like that are those that aren't voting on the up & up. If I'm voting there and know I'm doing nothing wrong, that sign doesn't register for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I don't know, I'm not there. Maybe whomever did feels there may be so voter fraud going on? The ONLY people who would be offended by something like that are those that aren't voting on the up & up. If I'm voting there and know I'm doing nothing wrong, that sign doesn't register for me. ..says the young white guy. Perspective is also key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Fully functioning brain plus my head is not up my rear end. So you know exactly what the intent is behind the sign? Let's assume your illogical thought process is accurate for argument sake. How would that sign dissuade anyone who wasn't committing voter fraud from voting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 ..says the young white guy. Perspective is also key. Says the old cynical white guy. Common Sense is also key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 So you know exactly what the intent is behind the sign? Let's assume your illogical thought process is accurate for argument sake. How would that sign dissuade anyone who wasn't committing voter fraud from voting? I'm not saying the sign will be effective. It's intent, though, is crystal clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 S Common Sense is also key. Agreed. Common sense tells what the intent is. When you show me that this group also did their "PSA" boards out in Rocky River or in Strongsville then I'll consider your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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