Politics & Government
Truck F-Bomb On Trump Has Texas Sheriff's Attention
Breaking a law or a First Amendment right? Photo, remarks stir up a firestorm on social media chiming in on both sides of the discussion

SUGAR LAND, TX — A truck seen on FM 359 in Fort Bend County has captured the attention of county sheriff Troy Nehls, and his social media page lit up after he posted the picture. A white GMC Sierra has letters blocked out on the tinted back window that has a message going directly to the President of the United States and those who voted for him.
The letters on the window spell out:
F[][]K
TRUMP
AND F[][]K YOU FOR VOTING FOR HIM
It doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to figure out the message. But is it illegal to carry such a message or is it free speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? Here's the link to the sheriff's Facebook page.
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Sheriff Nehls' Facebook post with the photo had this message: "I have received numerous calls regarding the offensive display on this truck as it is often seen along FM 359. If you know who owns this truck or it is yours, I would like to discuss it with you. Our Prosecutor has informed us she would accept Disorderly Conduct charges regarding it, but I feel we could come to an agreement regarding a modification to it."
One Facebook browser chimed in: "LOL! I think it's fine. If the Woodlands Police can have "In GOD we trust" on their windows, then this person can have their sticker too."
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Another wrote: "The right cries about free speech and makes fun of liberals for wanting to police what people say, but when their own feelings are hurt, they want the law to silence whoever is hurting their feelings. They suffer from major cognitive dissonance."
And another of many: "Just curious, if constituents complained to your office about the display of Confederate flags, would your response be the same? I find them profane and obscene." Then a response: "Even though the confederate flag stood for the confederacy as a whole, not racism and slaves. But your opinion is yours, and I cant stop people from being offended. Thats impossible in 2017."
And, of course, the sheriff said for the purpose of discussion, he would let the public know what the law reads.

Photo courtesy of Fort Bend Sheriff Troy E. Nehls' Facebook Page
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