Someone flips you the bird, what do you do?

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03-01-10, 06:53 PM
Five-0

Someone flips you the bird, what do you do?

Read this story and then post what you would most likely do in the given scenario:

4 O'Clock Fodder: Welcome to America, where you have the right to flip a bird to a cop | al.com

Be sure to read some of the comments too. Mine starts on page 2. I swear, stupid people just make me laugh sometimes.

4 O'Clock Fodder: Welcome to America, where you have the right to flip a bird to a cop

By Press-Register staff

March 01, 2010, 3:59PM

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The Oregonian/Thomas Boyd)Robert Ekas filed a federal lawsuit to defend what he says is his First Amendment right to express himself by flipping off police officers. "I did it because I have the right to do it," Ekas said. "We all have that right, and we all need to test it. Otherwise we'll lose it."
When Robert J. Ekas decided to exercise his right to free speech, he didn't open his mouth.

He hoisted his middle finger.

His single-digit protests, aimed at Clackamas County (Ore.) sheriff's deputies last year, resulted in verbal showdowns, traffic tickets and, ultimately, a federal lawsuit.

Giving a police officer the finger may be a rude and ill-advised gesture, but it is not against the law, legal experts say.

"The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently held that speech may not be prohibited simply because some may find it offensive," said Ira P. Robbins, a law professor from American University in Washington, D.C. "Virtually every time someone is arrested for this, assuming there's no other criminal behavior ... the case is either dismissed before trial or the person is convicted at trial and wins on appeal."

The Oregon case is reminiscent of a Mobile case that gained national attention in 2007.
03-01-10, 07:05 PM
MacLean

Wave and drive on by.

You'll run into him later doing something stupid.
03-01-10, 07:07 PM
Donut Aficionado

I say go ahead and flip off all the cops you want, but the next time you get robbed, carjacked or raped, call a crackhead.
03-01-10, 07:15 PM
Car 4

I say WTF....if your a lard ass liberal Oregonian, your already being punished enough.

Car 4:D
03-01-10, 07:19 PM
Xiphos

Suspended license? Expired registration? Flip off the cop, claim retaliation, and get away with it!

American Justice at work.
03-01-10, 07:19 PM
lewisipso

It's going to happen. I don't like it, I'm sure, as any other person. However if I pursue it I know the case will be dropped or challenged with losing results. My issue is when this or other vulgar behavior, like cursing, is done in the presence of children. Especially mine. There will be a court case then regardless.
03-01-10, 07:31 PM
Xiphos

We should be allowed to flip the bird back. :D

A friend was stopped at a red light on duty in a marked car. A guy on the sidewalk started yelling, "I smell bacon!" He repeated it a bunch of times and a crowd of other people started laughing at him. As the light turned green by buddy yelled back, "I smell garbage!" That got everyone really laughing and the guy was all offended. Definitely worth a complaint.
03-01-10, 07:37 PM
Five-0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiphos

We should be allowed to flip the bird back. :D

A friend was stopped at a red light on duty in a marked car. A guy on the sidewalk started yelling, "I smell bacon!" He repeated it a bunch of times and a crowd of other people started laughing at him. As the light turned green by buddy yelled back, "I smell garbage!" That got everyone really laughing and the guy was all offended. Definitely worth a complaint.

I like his style. Making people recognize stupid, as well......stupid is awesome.
03-01-10, 07:38 PM
pgg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiphos

We should be allowed to flip the bird back. :D

A friend was stopped at a red light on duty in a marked car. A guy on the sidewalk started yelling, "I smell bacon!" He repeated it a bunch of times and a crowd of other people started laughing at him. As the light turned green by buddy yelled back, "I smell garbage!" That got everyone really laughing and the guy was all offended. Definitely worth a complaint.

Had something similar happen to a buddy. Except he inhaled loudly through his nose and responded "I smell a chicken"
03-01-10, 09:14 PM
Cidp24

Start flipping the bird to judges that make stupid decisions.
03-01-10, 10:13 PM
berserk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiphos

We should be allowed to flip the bird back. :D

A friend was stopped at a red light on duty in a marked car. A guy on the sidewalk started yelling, "I smell bacon!" He repeated it a bunch of times and a crowd of other people started laughing at him. As the light turned green by buddy yelled back, "I smell garbage!" That got everyone really laughing and the guy was all offended. Definitely worth a complaint.

Nice! I'm going to have to use that...
03-01-10, 10:39 PM
Captain America

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xiphos

We should be allowed to flip the bird back. :D

A friend was stopped at a red light on duty in a marked car. A guy on the sidewalk started yelling, "I smell bacon!" He repeated it a bunch of times and a crowd of other people started laughing at him. As the light turned green by buddy yelled back, "I smell garbage!" That got everyone really laughing and the guy was all offended. Definitely worth a complaint.

Wouldn't it be great if you could tell them what was on your mind like " Your Momma loves the taste of bacon! "
03-01-10, 10:40 PM
Captain America

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cidp24

Start flipping the bird to judges that make stupid decisions.

:thumb:
03-01-10, 10:50 PM
TXCharlie

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet - A classic :D

NSFW - Language!!!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_SmQN_LOQA"]YouTube - Don't Flip off the Police[/ame]
03-01-10, 11:36 PM
sgtbear111

Blow them a kiss.
03-02-10, 12:41 AM
ex401mp

Some people just demand some extra special attention and far be it for me to deny my services to them when they spend all their hard earned tax dollars to pay my salary. I will give them all their tax dollars worth everytime. :)
03-02-10, 09:54 AM
RemingtonBPD

Throw it in the memory bank for when they mess up or need help.....they will at some point.
03-02-10, 10:35 AM
2 Blue 4 U

Quote:

Originally Posted by maclean

Wave and drive on by.

You'll run into him later doing something stupid.

+1, don't forget to smile deviantly while waving

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtbear111

Blow them a kiss.

Now that is really deviant!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
03-02-10, 11:46 AM
nsb22

If they are driving when they flip me off and there arm extends out the window, that is an illegal hand signal. :D Just saying.
03-02-10, 11:49 AM
Second Chance

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsb22

If they are driving when they flip me off and there arm extends out the window, that is an illegal hand signal. :D Just saying.

Yeppers.............;-)

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