[Mpls] Lawn Signs

[Dean Carlson]

The recent SW Journal had an article stating that we have to remove our
political lawn signs by November 12.  (Sorry no link, David?)

I think this law is blatently unconstitutional.  I as  U.S. Citizen have the
right to free speech, meaning I can put a sign in my yard stating what I
believe (as long as it isn't obscene).   One can make an arguement that
political signs are owned by the candidate and are on someone's yard as a
courtesy.  I think the law is intended for candidates to remove their signs.
However if I want to keep the sign on my yard, I can, without fear of
reprisal from the City or neighbors who may not want it there.  That goes
for political candidate signs to any form of political speech.  So, if I
want to show my continued support for Representative Frank Hornstein, I can.
Or if I want to have a sign that says "Bring back Mayor Fraser!" or put my
Wellstone sign out, or say U.S. out of France, or say fire Coach Mason.  I
can.  Try and stop me.

Dean E. Carlson
Ward 10, East Harriet