Metal Mulisha licensee threatens suit over school ban

There are few things we appreciate as much as a good, old-fashioned dress-code kerfuffle.

In Sunday's paper, our compatriot Shan Li reported that the licensees of the motocross-inspired action-sports label Metal Mulisha were threatening to sue Murrieta Valley Unified School District  over a ban of the brand's logo.

Apparently, backers of the ban consider the jagged lightning-bolt letters and the helmet-wearing skull that make up the brand's logo Nazi-esque references that are tantamount to hate speech (which is prohibited under the school's dress code).

Read the full story here: "Clothing company threatens to sue over school district ban."

Hate speech or free speech? What do you think?

-- Adam Tschorn

Photo: In a 2009 file photo, Metal Mulisha Team Riders founder Brian Deegan practices a jump in front of a banner bearing the helmet-wearing skull logo that's currently banned as hate speech under Murrieta Unified's school dress code. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

 

Comments

[brian]

These people in Murrieta need to get a clue! Metal Mulisha has nothing to do with nazis or race. They are unbeliveble freestyle motorcross performers who do alot of great things for our kids. This is something we as parents should encourge our kids to like. They are great role models who do alot of public charity. I am 35 years old and have been to many of thier shows with my 11yr old son and 14 year old daughter. Two of these shows where free for christan rock concerts to encourge kids to stay out of trouble and off drugs. I live 30 miles away from murrieta and see kids of all races wearing thier clothing. I do as well. I encourgage these people from murrieta to see one of thier shows and meet and talk with these guys and they will become fans as well. And if they still believe what they believe let them keep the stick up thier a#s and be miserable.