Jan 15, 2009: Fighting City Hall

xoxoxoBruce · 01-15-2009, 12:24 AM

Anthony Herman is fighting city hall in Polk City, Iowa. As a matter of fact he's been fighting city hall for three years, with no end in sight.

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He realizes that some people tend to look askance when they see 8-inch-tall letters calling city leaders names not generally popular with the chamber of commerce.

But Herman, a car salesman now embroiled in a three-year legal battle with Polk City officials, insists he doesn't have any choice.

"This isn't what I want to be," said the owner of Mighty Good Used Cars, as well as an adjoining lube shop and a car wash. "I don't want to be the crazy person with the crazy sign out front. ... What else am I supposed to do?"

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City leaders say Herman's messages have drawn complaints from some residents - mostly parents who came across them while transporting small, reading-age children - but insist that the city has no plans to try to interfere with his right to free speech.

"A lot of people are coming out of the woodwork to look at it," Heuertz said of the sign. "So tourism's not a problem ... .

I guess in Iowa, freedom is alive and well.

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wolf · 01-15-2009, 01:13 AM

Puts me in mind of that restaurant in/near Pittsburgh.

corydodt · 01-15-2009, 01:55 AM

Man, what? We're obviously getting only one side of the story here. What did he do to draw their harassment? Was it deserved or not?

SPUCK · 01-15-2009, 03:38 AM

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What did he do to draw their harassment?

Too many letters on his sign.

capnhowdy · 01-15-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by corydodt

Man, what? We're obviously getting only one side of the story here. What did he do to draw their harassment? Was it deserved or not?

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capnhowdy · 01-15-2009, 06:57 AM

I'm surprised they haven't cited him for a distraction. I am sure he is basking in the publicity. Truth be known, that's his angle from jump street.

Medic63 · 01-15-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Puts me in mind of that restaurant in/near Pittsburgh.

This one? http://www.casadice.com/outside_sign.htm

WillieO · 01-15-2009, 12:05 PM

Do ya 'spose I could put up a sign like that about my boss who just laid me off?

classicman · 01-15-2009, 12:51 PM

sorry to hear that WillieO. Go for it - see what happens.

Pie · 01-15-2009, 01:21 PM

It might give pause to possible future employers, tho. One rule of interviewing is to never badmouth your previous bosses -- the person interviewing you knows if they hire you, they will be your 'previous' boss someday.

Cicero · 01-15-2009, 03:00 PM

Huh. I am going to use my freedom of speech too.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lieing

capnhowdy · 01-15-2009, 05:01 PM

I wondered if I was the only one.

WillieO · 01-15-2009, 08:11 PM

Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, I know interviewing etiquete. And even though the old guy is on my "naughty list" for next xmas, it's really the California ecomomy to blame. 16 people laid off and a large printing plant shuttered for 6-9 months sucks. But thanks for the nice words. 'nuf sad stuff, on with the fun!

monster · 01-15-2009, 09:26 PM

here ya go, WillieO...
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Pie · 01-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Save that one for the next calendar, Mons.

01-15-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Puts me in mind of that restaurant in/near Pittsburgh. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-15-2009, 06:57 AM	#6
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I'm surprised they haven't cited him for a distraction. I am sure he is basking in the publicity. Truth be known, that's his angle from jump street. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-15-2009, 12:51 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	sorry to hear that WillieO. Go for it - see what happens. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-15-2009, 01:21 PM	#10
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	It might give pause to possible future employers, tho. One rule of interviewing is to never badmouth your previous bosses -- the person interviewing you knows if they hire you, they will be your 'previous' boss someday. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

01-15-2009, 03:00 PM	#11
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Huh. I am going to use my freedom of speech too. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lieing __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

01-15-2009, 01:55 AM	#3
corydodt Writer of Writings Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 14	Man, what? We're obviously getting only one side of the story here. What did he do to draw their harassment? Was it deserved or not?

01-15-2009, 12:05 PM	#8
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	Do ya 'spose I could put up a sign like that about my boss who just laid me off?

01-15-2009, 05:01 PM	#12
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I wondered if I was the only one. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, I know interviewing etiquete. And even though the old guy is on my "naughty list" for next xmas, it's really the California ecomomy to blame. 16 people laid off and a large printing plant shuttered for 6-9 months sucks. But thanks for the nice words. 'nuf sad stuff, on with the fun!

01-15-2009, 09:26 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	here ya go, WillieO... . Attached Images __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#15
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Save that one for the next calendar, Mons. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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