Originally Posted by
TransitBiker
It's actually illegal to flip someone off & you can be cited for simple assault where i live.
Nonsense.
http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/th...ddlefinger.pdf
The digitus impudicus is protected speech. In fact, the easiest way to 50-100 grand of free cash is to be arrested by a LEO for giving them the finger. It happens all the time and governments keep on paying massive fines. Then again LE is not known for its intelligence or its comprehension of the law...
I think it's along the same lines legally as no swearing in front of minors (citation).
These laws are not constitutional and the ACLU always wins when they are challenged in court. Of course this does not stop small-minded people from trying to limit free speech.