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MrsCavalluzzi


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http://beta.news.yahoo.com/jilted-ex-boyfriend-puts-abortion-billboard-194142831.html

 

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Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard

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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) A New Mexico man's decision to lash out with a billboard ad saying his ex-girlfriend had an abortion against his wishes has touched off a legal debate over free speech and privacy rights.

The sign on Alamogordo's main thoroughfare shows 35-year-old Greg Fultz holding the outline of an infant. The text reads, "This Would Have Been A Picture Of My 2-Month Old Baby If The Mother Had Decided To Not KILL Our Child!"

Fultz's ex-girlfriend has taken him to court for harassment and violation of privacy. A domestic court official has recommended the billboard be removed.

But Fultz's attorney argues the order violates his client's free speech rights.



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It does violate the free speech rights, in my opinion. I don't see how it is only her right to privacy, when he had a part in making the baby also.

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isn't this alread a topic? :D

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he is completely protected, for one there are no names so its not invasive of anyones privacy and even if it was, what makes him any different from media tabliods



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Im pretty sure the guy will be covered...he didnt violate any rights

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although he didnt necessarily violate any rights, it still seems kind of shady. imagine if you were his ex girlfriend, im sure she feels awful on top of (hopefully) feeling bad for getting an abortion.

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