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  1. #1
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    Default Vandalism or Freedom of Speech

    I’m looking for some quick legal advice. I’d like to post a banner that hangs over a freeway overpass. The banner would say, “Art is Resistance” The banner can be easily removed and in now way can it be considered annoying vandalism. It would take 30 seconds to remove.

    My question is this: Is there anything in The Constitution that verifies my right of free speech to post this banner on public property? Firstly…could this be considered vandalism and can I be prosecuted? Secondly, if so, is there any way I could counter sue them for attempting to violate my freedom of speech if they did decide to prosecute me?

    The angle I’m getting at here is that I’d like to get some publicity for a political movement I’m apart of, but not everyone has campaign contributions to go out and buy space on a billboard for $300 a month. I’m trying to assert my right as a citizen to voice my opinion in a clean and respectable manner.

    Thanks
    Chemist

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    Default Re: Vandalism or Freedom of Speech?

    You should assume that you would need a permit from your local government.

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    Default Re: Vandalism or Freedom of Speech?

    you wouldn't be prosecuted for what you are saying, merely the method of delivery.

    I don;t know what charges specifically are available to charge you with but I can;t see anything too great. Something like littering or something similarly minimal. It does cost money for the government to dispatch people to remove the banner that you may end up paying for as well.

    Now, if there was an accident caused by the distraction you may cause, the possible charges could grow quite a bit.

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    Default Re: Vandalism or Freedom of Speech?

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    You should assume that you would need a permit from your local government.
    Alright I'll look into the permit situation.

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