Bush photo causes row at Farmers Market

[flygal]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&ncid=519&e=13&u=/ap/20041211/ap_on_re_us/bush_photo_flap

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LANCASTER, Pa. - A Democratic city councilman is demanding that a baker remove photos of President Bush (news - web sites) from his stand in Lancaster's farmers market, saying the city needs a "healing period" following the bitterly contested election.



City Councilman Nelson Polite asked baker David Stoltzfus last month to remove the pictures. When Stoltzfus refused, Polite threatened to try to enact a city ordinance that would ban all political material from public places.


"I just feel that since it was a close election and the city's so divided, that we should have a healing period," Polite told the New Era of Lancaster on Friday.


Republican Mayor Charlie Smithgall said potential visitors have told him they will skip the old city in the heart of Amish country because of Polite's statements.


What is with these people idolizing this idiot?!! I don't think I would have asked him to take it down - but I certainly wouldn't have said leave it up. Somebody just needs to take a magic marker to that Market.

[GRLMGC]

1. Aww

When I saw the thread title, I thought it was going to be about a physical assbeating. Oh well.

[mattclearing]

2. Unbelievable. Has this guy ever read the Bill of Rights?

What an idiot. The baker can scream Chimpy Chimpy Chimp-Chimp-Cheree from the rooftops. This is America, people.

Sheesh.

[TaleWgnDg]

12. Oh, speaking of chimp . . .

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[aquart]

15. Speaking of chimp, a painting has been removed from Chelsea Market

That created a portrait of Bush out of chimps.

I believe the entire exhibit has moved.

[neomonkey]

3. This is the kind of thing that calls for 'street' action

You're right, flygal. Fuck the courts, fuck the media.

It's time to take matters into your own hands.

There is a fella down the street, from where I live, who is fond of his Bush/Cheney posters....

[Lucky Luciano]

4. Pretty ridiculous

The baker can have a picture of whomever he wants...I would probably think he is an asshole and not buy from him for appreciating a murdering sociopath, but he can still have the pic.

[VivaKerry]

5. Frankly, I want my baker to publish his political affiliation....

so I can make damned sure that I don't give him any of my hard earned money!!

He should be able to keep his photo... bill of rights and all....

[Seldona]

6. This is just stupid.

How in the world can this guy consider himself a progressive?

Ban all political literature?

Yikes!

This one whacko is going to cause a month long hate-fest.

What an imbecile.

[BUSHOUT]

7. Who cares, he's just some shmuck who sells stuff. Even democrats...

(according to him) say "don't take it down"..

Maybe it's because they see what an idiot he is and want him to keep associating himself with chimp.

[UL_Approved]

8. Sounds like a setup

This sounds like an excuse to get political support signs banned. If that guy posted a political sign, let the lack of business take him out. The use of political force of law is a handy and tongue-in-cheek deal to get some agenda across. I wouldn't be surprised if the sign poster is on a payroll from Mr. Polite.

[sonicx]

9. he should keep it up so the Dems know not to go there.

we should require it for every business.

[magellan]

10. Oh the poor man, let him keep his photos up!

At least until the statue of Bush in the village square is finished.

[rainbow4321]

11. Here's a MUCH better pic they can put up...

[TaleWgnDg]

13. huh? wha? are you forgetting about our 1st A?

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obnoxious speech is with more speech.
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[0rganism]

14. Maybe Mr. Polite needs a healing period for his mind?

Talk about your appropriate names. Mr. Polite is willing to sacrifice free political expression in the name of some unspecified "healing" nuttiness. Maybe the baker's being kind of a jerk by flaunting his "victory", but Mr. Polite is even lamer.

Mr. Polite telling people how to behave. It's like something you'd see on South Park.

[Moderator]

16. Duplicate topic--Please continue discussion here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1064455