Confused poll worker thought BLM t-shirt was a political statement

[deckeda]

TN allows it however, because it’s not tied to any political candidate.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...ts-wrapper

“ A poll worker in Memphis was fired last week after interfering with early voters who wore T-shirts and masks with slogans supporting Black Lives Matter, according to a Shelby County election official.”

“ The poll worker “of his own volition” was seen telling people late last week that they had to turn their T-shirt or mask inside out if it said “Black Lives Matter,” according to Thompson. A separate poll worker who worked the check-in table and was believed to be friends with the fired poll worker did not show up for work the next day, Thompson said.”

“ When county officials reminded the poll worker, who has not been identified, of the training that all poll workers undergo — and which this year specifically addressed that racial justice slogans are permitted at the polls — he pushed back, Thompson said. She described the poll worker as expressing his belief that Black Lives Matter and the slogan “I Can’t Breathe” were “political statements connected to the Democratic Party.”

I suppose the training didn’t really resonate. Or maybe you just can’t fix stupid.

[Lux Interior]

"Please Stop Killing Us"

That's a political statement of the pro-death party!

[pdq]

I am so glad that someone did this. Here in MN, we have a similar prohibition over wearing overtly political gear to the polling place.

Or did.

Couple of years ago, some guy wore a Don’t Tread on Me T-shirt to the polls, which was a clear link to the Tea Party folks at the time, and was asked to cover his shirt or change it before they let him in. Conservatives were outraged, of course, and some deep pocket filed suit and took it all the way to the Supreme Court.

The majority wrote a condescending opinion (IMO) saying what a slippery slope this state law was - Gosh, how could anyone determine what was “political”?

:RollingEyesSmiley5:

Anyway, they struck down the law. It made me think I should wear a T-shirt saying Truck Fump! and see how the Supreme Court felt about that. But these guys have relieved me of that responsibility somewhat.

[Ombligo]

I was surrounded by people in MAGA hats and Trump shirts yesterday while standing in line to vote. Didn't change my vote and I'm fine with people advertising their stupidity.

[cbelt3]

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/827032555790680064

[deckeda]

A MAGA hat is tied directly to a candidate and be unacceptable in TN polls (even though TN will naturally vote for him.)

Most other examples are of the, “this guitar kills fascists” variety. Everyone probably knows where you stand (because it’s an issue, and only a candidate by extension.)

[S. Pupp]

Other political statements suggesting the support for the radical left Democratic party:
“Love thy neighbor as thyself”
“Think of others, not just what’s in your already bulging wallet”
“All men are created equal”
“Orangutans should not have access to nuclear weapons.”

[sekker]

S. Pupp wrote:
Other political statements suggesting the support for the radical left Democratic party:
“Love thy neighbor as thyself”
“Think of others, not just what’s in your already bulging wallet”
“All men are created equal”
“Orangutans should not have access to nuclear weapons.”

'We believe in science' is now considered political in 2020.

[GGD]

Is this a political statement? Which candidate is this for?