I think it's offensive.
2006-08-02 06:07:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
jedimaster: i think freedom of speech allows me to let my friend know how I feel about his bumper sticker.
2006-08-02 06:17:57 · update #1
As offensive as it might be I believe that he does have the freedom of speech protection on his side. In any case, all you can do is ask him to remove the sticker. If he chooses not to remove the sticker; you'll have to learn to deal with it. Tell me does he believe in the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or the Mother I'd Like to F**k? In any case I find them both in bad taste to be driving around town with it posted to a bumper.
2006-08-02 07:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm curious - does the sticker say "MIL "F" or "K"? I don't think I have ever heard MILF? If there is such a sticker - what does it mean? You'll have to educate me here. However, whatever it means- take into consideration that if you do ask him to remove it - you are encroaching upon someone and their own personal right to display material. Though it may offend you - do you really have the right to 'force' the issue? The best thing you can do is explain your "position" and let him know how you feel about it - give him solid reasons for your beliefs - this might be a chance to 'witness' to him. Some people don't always know that what they might be doing is offensive. People always have to be educated to ideas. If he does not feel the same way you do- you can't get mad or upset. You have to allow him that right to express himself - however, you do have the right to proceed as best you feel after that. For example - when my daughter was growing up, I had friends who loved to party and drink. They would ask me from time to time if they could keep her and babysit....giving me a chance to do what I needed to do. Well, I decided against this because as her mother I did not believe that the environment she would be in was the best for her and I declined. They kept asking and I kept saying no. Finally, we talked about it and I explained my position. I didn't like the number of people that would come and go into their homes, the drinking, etc. and I didn't feel I could trust an adult to be sober minded to take care of my child. The female was offended, but she understood. She was not going to change her 'ways' and she agreed that they would not be the best babysitters. We are still friends - but my child never went there without me. We make decisions in our lives that may or may not influence others, but they are our decisions. Just remember - sometimes, you might have to stand alone. But it's ok.
2006-08-02 13:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's stuff like that that gives cops all the more reason to pull him over and issue a ticket.
And yes, it is offensive. (Not that I don't like a good MILF myself). But imagine if you were in the car behind him with your momma or grandmom or sister or daughter and they asked you what it meant.
Tell his to have a little social grace.
2006-08-02 13:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Billy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it **is** offensive, but chances are your friend knew that when he slapped the thing on his car.
I don't see anything wrong with you expressing your opinion of the thing - and even not riding in his car with him if it bothers you that much - but I wouldn't hold out much hope that he'll take it down just because it offends you.
2006-08-02 13:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah OK so tell him how you feel & get over it. And if he takes the sticker off for you he is a P*ssy
2006-08-02 13:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by candidworker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can express you opinions all you would like, but as for making him take it down ,,,no. Just as you have the right to not like it and express your views about it, he has the right to have it on his bumper as his form of expression. It would be hypocritical to not realize his rights too,,, don't you think???? :)
2006-08-02 15:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Heather W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just who are you to dictate what somebody else has for a bumper sticker? who made you the moral police? i say mind your own business, pal
2006-08-02 13:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by kurleylovescheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is offensive. However, it is not your car, it is none of your business. All you can do is tell your friend why you think that it is offensive and, hope.
If this friend wants to devalue their car perhaps, they have a bolt loose.
This will put him/her in a certain social category? Does he/she care?
2006-08-02 13:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by Colleen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are allowed to think it's offensive, but he obviously doesn't. That's his freedom of speech.
2006-08-02 13:40:43 · answer #9 · answered by Marygoroun(d) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its offensive but if u say something u might have one less friend, he will say hes entitled to his own opinion, atleast u have a sense of decency.
2006-08-02 13:53:00 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ YaHabibeDisney ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋