Chip Harrison was pulled over in Oklahoma City for a sign that, should you believe the Republican's position on abortion, advocates for Obama's murder. What sweet irony that the very same people who rail against abortion as killing a human life will argue that "it means to remove or terminate."
I am personally glad that the officer acted in a cautious manner regarding "threats" of this nature. Is this a free speech issue? Is this a hate speech issue? I guess it depends on your position on abortion, where the traditional lines have been flipped. The guy had his sign confiscated and went through the motions with Secret Service. Mr. Harrison is now going to file a complaint that his First Amendment rights were violated.
I honestly don't have a strong opinion either way. On the one hand, if abortion is murder then that's what he's advocating. Then again, if we want to use a more neutral definition of abortion then maybe it is just a sign calling for Obama's removal [from office].
From the expected comments from The Oklahoman's argument it's clear to see that First Amendment rights only counts when a Democrat is criticized, the whole thing about treating the President with respect in a time of war is all BS, and most importantly that the abortion argument can be conveniently changed when necessary.
The hate being spewed by these people shows there are no sacred cows for them. Of course they don't see the argument through their own mindset that abortion is murder. Only OMG OBAMA SOCIALISM BLACK POLICE MAN FREE SPEECH SUE THE POLICE!!!!!!!