Eric Arthur Blair
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The ass of the bible is not the same as the ass on some clown's crass bumper sticker. But I'm sure you know that.In the sleepy town of Lake City, Florida, where I live a First Amendment battle is brewing over the public display of the word “ass”.
“A Florida man is claiming his First Amendment rights were violated after he was arrested Sunday for sporting an "I Eat Ass" sticker on his truck, which is apparently a violation of the state's obscenity law.”
Florida man arrested for having an 'I Eat Ass' sticker on truck says his rights were violated
I think that anyone who is offended by the word “ass” is a pompous pantywaist who has lived a far too sheltered life. The word permeates our national discourse and flourishes within our entertainment industry.
There are many Bible references to the word “ass”. For example, Christ came triumphantly into Jerusalem riding on an ass. (Matthew 21: 1-5) and Samson killed 1,000 men with the jawbone of an ass (Judges 15:16).
I'm in Florida's corner on this. There is no right toI remember another case a few decades or so ago where a man was denied a personalized license plate with the word HOOKER. The state said the word was offensive even though the man's last name was Hooker. Fortunately, the man eventually prevailed.
As a parting gift to all the fine folks at USMB, I offer one of my favorite poems:
The was a young lady from Crass
Who had a magnificent ass.
Not rounded and pink
As you probably think;
It was gray, had long ears and ate grass.
publicly discuss or promote sexual acts. Leave your disgusting personal habits at home.