The KKK is attempting to "adopt a highway".

[no1_vern]

Many groups are saying they shouldnt be allowed to do so because of all the hate they spew out.

Others are saying that it is their right to be able to say what they want.

What do you think?

[Redwolf]

I say it's already happened

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/outrage/rosapark.htm

[SeanC]

Oh man...

[vass0922]

I'm sure many of you are aware that about two weeks ago, the US Supreme Court ruled that the state of Missouri cannot discriminate against the Ku Klux Klan when it comes to groups that want to participate in the adopt-a-highway program. Of course, while the name of the Klan is aesthetically disgusting, we'd all agree that this decision is a victory for free speech and equal protection under the law, right?

Well, the DOT in Missouri has gotten their revenge, and boy is it sweet. Sure, they can't remove the KKK's adopt-the-highway sign, but few would dispute the state's ability to name the highway itself.

The KKK is now cleaning up a stretch of the newly-christened Rosa Parks Freeway.

[no1_vern]

The reason I ask it because CNN just had two "experts" on commenting on the court case Vass reported on in the above post.

[originel]

while i don't like the idea of them adopting a highway, they should be allowed to.

It's not so much for their sake, but for the sake of our political system. If we decide that we shouldn't allow this group that is not allowed to adopt a highway because of "questionable beliefs", then the we could start seeing this happening to more and more groups for things more important than just an adopt-a-highway. eventually it could become a way to dictate what is and what is not appropriate speech therby trampling on free speech.

it is a bit of a conspiracy theory, i will admit. but it is also very plausible. what use is freedom of speech and such if it can only be selectivly used and dictated by the government?

[Mortis]

I agree with the above poster...

I strongly dislike their organization, ideologies and the implications of both, but I like the state's actions just as much... assuming the stretch of road was re-named after the KKK adopted it.

[Shifter2101]

so what the kkk gonna use for street lights? burning crosses??


sorry....

[Redwolf]

It would really be more of a humorous, random thing if the KKK adopted a highway. Can't you see yourself going down a road and you see "Adopt a Highway: Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Chapter in Burmingham"? I don't know about you but I'd laugh and probably crash into a tree from laughing too much instead of watching the road. It's not like they are going to be holding protest rallys outside of Rosa Parks High School or so. Which is a right given to them in the consitution. And a story nolt related to this thread.

Plus it wouldn't speak well of the KKK to leave another road unclean

As for the KKK themselves...well, they suck. Pure and simple.

[Shifter2101]

here here red!!!!!