The city of Mission Viejo will begin enforcing its 20-year-old “Blinder Rack Law” this week after residents complained to officials that street vendors were selling vulgar merchandise. Officials of the Southern California city said they were notified by residents that street vendors were selling items against President Joe Biden and in favor of former President Donald Trump that contained offensive slogans inappropriate for children. The law requires the bottom two-thirds of any explicit or vulgar depiction on merchandise to be covered up when in public view. Mission Viejo City Attorney Bill Curley told The Epoch Times the city “greatly respects the First Amendment” but that “half the community is outraged.” “Some are saying, ‘This isn’t my community, this isn’t my city. My kids don’t have to see that,’” Curley said. “The other half of the town seems to be embracing it, they’re buying this stuff.” He added, “If they weren’t …
Mission Viejo to Begin Enforcement of Blinder Rack Law After Resident Complaints
February 1, 2021
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