Many people on social media and callers to KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot this week have been talking about a man in downtown Mountain Home carrying signs that many found offensive. In a situation like this, when does a sign cross the line from being protected by the first amendment for freedom of speech to becoming something where law enforcement has to become involved?
Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin talks about how his department handled the situation.
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Chief Griffin says the signs were not the only item the man was seen carrying.
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The Mountain Home Police Chief explains what law enforcement considers when determining if something like a sign crosses over from being protected by the first amendment to being criminal.
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The man was reportedly upset over a legal matter.
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