Pubdate: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA) Copyright: 1999 San Jose Mercury News Contact: 750 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95190 Fax: (408) 271-3792 Website: http://www.sjmercury.com/ Author: Norman S. Miller Note: headline by MAP I PRESUME I presume that the U.S. Justice Department is going to investigate a possible violation of Barbara Harris' civil rights, namely her right to freedom of speech, when those protesters tore down her billboard. I also presume that local law enforcement agencies will look into prosecution of these individuals for acts of malicious mischief. At the very least, they should be required to pay treble damages for the cost of the destruction. This act of protest ranks right up there with bombing abortion clinics. Norman S. Miller San Jose - --- MAP posted-by: Derek Rea