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Who Likes Bumper Stickers?

Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:14:45 GMT

It could be tacky, but I like them.

I have a new car; I think I'll slap one on! It's easier to spot the car. I remember when cars had long radio antennae and there were these little ping pong ball things you could put atop so you could find the vehicle.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:17:12 GMT

Not me, I've never allowed them on my cars.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:22:00 GMT

Ever the contrarian, I have a more compleiing reason to put this on, @KingstonsMom !

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smoochy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:35:02 GMT

Me! I have a small back window decal that says I'm 70 leave me the hell alone

Also my Michigan State Spartans magnets (2)

And my personalized licensed plate that says PATSMOM. In memory of my son

who's forever 29, so that everyone who sees my car will know that he was Patrick and I'm still and forever his mom.

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Carmie — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:33:49 GMT

I wouldn't personally want to put in on my car....too difficult to remove, but I love reading them.

Some are quite clever and funny; they tell me a lot about the owner.

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Pecky — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:35:56 GMT

I don't care for them at all on my car. I do like to read them on other cars.

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Jeanne from VA — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:52:31 GMT

My husband retired from the military, and we have always been a very patriotic family. My husband has an assortment of Americana stickers on his car, and it does make the car easier to spot. I don't have any stickers on my car, although I have seen some I really like and love my DH's stickers.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:46:07 GMT

@Carmie

That's my objection to bumper stickers on my cars, once they've been on for awhile, it's almost impossible to remove them and their residue, between the heat and the sun baking them on.

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skatting44 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:18:20 GMT

I've heard abt cars with military , American flag , Police and patriotic & religious stickers being vandalized , so in this environment , I would not apply any of those types of stickers.

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occasionalrain — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:43:22 GMT

Not on my car, even had the car dealership one removed. Too easy for someone to target, follow and know where you live. My car is not that common so no issue finding it in parking lots.

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Anonymous032819 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:48:17 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
I've heard abt cars with military , American flag , Police and patriotic & religious stickers being vandalized , so in this environment , I would not apply any of those types of stickers.

It's not only those bumper stickers, but almost any bumper sticker could get you run off the road.

You could have a bumper sticker that says that you 💗 shoes, and that will tick someone off, and they'll try to run you off of the road!

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Gorgf — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:55:50 GMT

My ex hated them so much my stepdaughters and I would put them on his truck to annoy him. I recall my Father being angry when we went to a water ski show in the 60s they had kids putting on smi show advertizing bumper stickers on the parked cars which were not easy to remove.

I have a crystal hanging from my rear view mirror which alerts me to the car or a tissue box in the back window.

No, not a fan and some have a tacky messages. I also dislike political ones for any party. They are there years after the election! They all get faded and torn and do not add to the vehicles appearance.

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smoochy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:02:39 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
I've heard abt cars with military , American flag , Police and patriotic & religious stickers being vandalized , so in this environment , I would not apply any of those types of stickers.

We have never had a problem. My husband has a US Army Retired license frame. Many military retirees in our area.

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smoochy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:08:57 GMT

Maybe hub and I are living on the edge, but we aren't paranoid or shall I say concerned about random strangers following us home or whatever. I understand that car vandalism or opportunistic crime is a fear for some people. We are sensible but not necessarily afraid. Two words: concealed carry.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:10:31 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
Maybe hub and I are living on the edge, but we aren't paranoid or shall I say concerned about random strangers following us home or whatever. I understand that car vandalism or opportunistic crime is a fear for some people. We are sensible but not necessarily afraid. Two words: concealed carry.

@smoochy Not everyplace allows this. But good for you.

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smoochy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:16:13 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ Sorry you are incorrect. All fifty states allow concealed carry. The specific details of how and to whom permits are issued may vary by state. But all states allow it.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:16:26 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
Maybe hub and I are living on the edge, but we aren't paranoid or shall I say concerned about random strangers following us home or whatever. I understand that car vandalism or opportunistic crime is a fear for some people. We are sensible but not necessarily afraid. Two words: concealed carry.

That works great if YOU shoot first.

I have a concealed carry license too and I do, but I'm not willing to shoot someone (crazy or not) over a bumper sticker.

But that's just me......

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:20:23 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ Sorry you are incorrect. All fifty states allow concealed carry. The specific details of how and to whom permits are issued may vary by state. But all states allow it.

@smoochy Thank you very much for that info. I will research how I can get one.

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smoochy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:25:24 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@smoochy wrote:
Maybe hub and I are living on the edge, but we aren't paranoid or shall I say concerned about random strangers following us home or whatever. I understand that car vandalism or opportunistic crime is a fear for some people. We are sensible but not necessarily afraid. Two words: concealed carry.
That works great if YOU shoot first.

I have a concealed carry license too and I do, but I'm not willing to shoot someone (crazy or not) over a bumper sticker.

But that's just me.....

I didn't say we would shoot anyone. My comment referred to someone following us home and/or threatening our lives or property. Maybe I should have been more specific

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:26:48 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@smoochy wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ Sorry you are incorrect. All fifty states allow concealed carry. The specific details of how and to whom permits are issued may vary by state. But all states allow it.
@smoochy Thank you very much for that info. I will research how I can get one.

@smoochy There seems to be a problem in my county for these type of permits.