Highway of Heros Convoy - May 31/08

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

I don't see how repeating a person's name is offensive, if the intent is for noncommercial purposes. The estates of celebrities make millions from the licensing musicians and movie stars faces and likenesses. But ordinary citizens who die, such as victims of criminals or highway accidents don't have the same protection. Invoking war casualties' memory may be well intended, but not always in good taste. I'm still undecided.

Terry, the whole problem with this organisation is that it's not a registered charity, ergo its activities may not be for "noncommercial purposes", regardless of their stated intentions. Its legitimacy has not yet been established.

Beyond that, it does seem rather strange that the names of the dead are painted on someone's car, to be seen rolling around the streets in years to come, potentially out-of-date [the list], dirty and rusting [the car].