…and the law, as it turns out, is far more protective of expression than many realize. The deputy who pulled Webb over acted on the assumption that the sticker’s vulgarity constituted a disorderly conduct offense, an “obscene” display that warranted immediate intervention. However, the legal reality is that the First Amendment provides a robust shield for speech, even when that speech is intentionally provocative, rude, or deeply offensive to the average bystander.
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