Curses !
A woman is challenging an Orange County California
law that bans disorderly conduct, obnoxious behavior
at the airport. The law is being challenged in federal
court on the grounds that it violates her 1st
amendment rights. How do you think this will turn
out? Read the article below and then let me know.
If a "Snakes on a Plane" sequel is ever filmed at John Wayne Airport, actor Samuel L. Jackson had better watch his tongue — unless a potty-mouthed dance student wins a free-speech lawsuit filed against Orange County this month. Last summer, Elizabeth Venable of Riverside was cited for disorderly conduct after she allegedly yelled numerous obscenities to a friend while exiting the airport's baggage claim area. An Orange County sheriff's deputy, noticing several families with small children nearby, had asked Venable to "please watch her language while at the airport," according to court documents.
Venable allegedly responded with an expletive-filled question about whether it was illegal to use expletives. Yes, it is, the deputy advised. Venable, who is studying for a PhD in dance history and theory at UC Riverside, was charged with violating an Orange County law that bans "disorderly, obnoxious [or] indecent" behavior at the airport, a misdemeanor. Prosecutors later added a disturbing-the-peace charge based on her allegedly "loud and unreasonable" noise.Venable, 26, is fighting back on two fronts: a 1st Amendment lawsuit in federal court and a criminal defense in Orange County Superior Court.
The federal suit, filed against Orange County, Sheriff Michael S. Carona and two deputies, seeks an injunction against enforcement of the county law. It contends that the law governing conduct at airports is unconstitutionally vague and improperly squelches free speech. A motion filed by Venable's attorneys in Superior Court echoes the federal lawsuit in more detail. In particular, it outlines a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a "disturbing the peace" charge against a man who wore a jacket that said, "[Expletive] the draft," inside a Los Angeles County courthouse where women and children were present.
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posted by iloveeur @ 11:31 AM
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Personally, I think yelling explitives in public is in poor taste, but this young lady is right on the mark when it comes to her RIGHTS!
If the county wants to curb public use of foul language, then put together a publicity campaign that makes is uncool. Gather together the top rap stars to do PSAs about the difference between rappin with your friends, and influencing young children.
Freedom of speech requires those who cherish it to protect it, regardless of whether or not they agree with the message being said.
I would hope that enough public scrutiny will be applied to this case to ensure that our rights as citizens are maintained.
What disturbs me most is that despite the Constitutions BAN on any law that is contrary to Common Law or the Constitution, many states not only pass such laws, but put people in jail for them as well. And for those who understand their rights and stand up for them, the most recent tactic is to declare they are incompetent to stand trial. The reason for this finding? They do not agree that violating the constitutions of both the state and the nation is within the right of the judiciary.
I would hope the media gives some attention to the real issue here, and not just the "she swore in front of a pre-schooler". Learn to look beyond the hype for the real story.
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