HOUSTON — A Houston-area sheriff said Wednesday he’s concerned the driver of a truck displaying an expletive filled message against President Donald Trump and those who voted for him is creating a situation that could lead to confrontations with people offended by the sign. In a Facebook post, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said he discussed with a local prosecutor the possibility of a disorderly conduct charge — a misdemeanour — against the driver. The sheriff said he wants to avoid a situation where somebody could take offence to the sign on the truck, possibly leading to a confrontation. “With people’s … mindset today, that’s the last thing we need, a breach of the peace.”Legal experts say the driver has a constitutionally protected right to express the message on the truck. Hilder said he doesn’t think Fort Bend County — located southwest of Houston — would have a case for disorderly conduct against the driver of the truck.

Source: National Post November 15, 2017 23:55 UTC