Reader Poll Replies:
I feel people should be allowed to
advertise their business, but a little taste is a good rule of thumb.
Since kids are walking up and down the Strip I think these trucks should
only be allowed late at night. Renae SC I
think that these trucks should be banned, but not for the reason you
give. They are a traffic hazard and clog up the streets! As far as
content, I do not mind the posters as, after all, it is Las Vegas. If
tourists are offended, they should vacation someone else. Winnie
Kubin St Louis, Michigan I am not offended or distracted by
the mobile billboards. I consider the advertisements an addition to the
Vegas ambiance. The biggest nuisance to the strip are the sidewalk
vendors slapping those cards into my face! Get rid of them! Nick
Ogle Knoxville, TN
There are lots of other ways to advertise. Running trucks up and down
the streets are not helping with the environment, plus its pretty tacky.
If I wanted to go to these places ,I would not have a problem finding
them. Mexicans handing out escort cards is a problem. Last time I was
there, a couple of them followed me for 30 minutes, after I refused a
card. Had to find policeman. Vegas is a great place. Hate to see it get
messed up by all this. Roger Bourgoyne Walker, La I do
not think these advertisements should be allowed to cruise the Strip.
While these are 'supposed' to entice adults to pursue certain activities
that may seem legitimate, they are forcing people, especially underage
and Very impressionable people, to be exposed to matter that their
guardians might prefer they not view. I would present an analogy that
this type of advertising should adhere to the standards that apply to
movie advertisements and previews for 'all' or 'general' audiences. pat
mountain knoxville, tn Since LV tries to attrack families
with children, advertising on trucks along the strip should be regulated
for content. Adult advertising is already provided through the handouts
on the street. People who want to use these services are well aware of
how and where to find them. If you want families with young children to
visit LV and its child-friendly resorts, the smut needs to be eradicated
at the blatant advertising level. Children already have more than they
should see on TV. jean enright royalston, ma The
trucks cruising up and down the strip are a better option than trying to
run the gauntlet of smut peddlers handing out their crap on the street
all along the strip. Chuck Merica Omaha, NE I was
on the strip last week and one of the trucks passed by. I don't remember
what was on it nor did I care. The people on the street are handing out
cards which are more provocative than the adds on the trucks. Years ago
this was only done after dark now it is a 24 hour event. What was
more offensive is the cab drivers have a heavy hand on their car horns.
Honking at and for everything. Now the taxis are speeding off at the
lights and beeping at the pedestrians in the crosswalks. Mike Z
New York, New York They should not be allowed. Sandra
Golec Highland, Indiana no leave then alone. instead ban the
people who are all over pestering people about time share sales, they
are the real thorn in everyone side. carl m. popovich
butte, mt I don't think they should ban those advertisements until
they ban people from handing out brochures with even more provocative
material printed on them! To me those are far more offensive and in your
face than anything I have ever seen on any mobile billboard in vegas!
Tammy Turnbill Tipp City At 30 feet long and 8 foot high
they not only take up alot of room on the strip but it impeads your view
as your driving. Something smaller like vans would be fine with the
thoughts I have. And they are hey its vegas. Scantilly clad woman
abound. On the street, on bill boards and in every casino.eye candy is
everywhere.every magazine cover has beautiful woman on the cover or
inside. Whereever you turn there are honies. But those big, long, high
trucks are a bit to much over the top. Ralph Hamden, CT
Las Vegas is supposed to be an Adult! vacation and I think it would be
okay if it is only allowed to drive up and down the strip Only, the
adult clubs have a right to advertise, not really sure about the
advertisement for women to come to your room but the clubs are okay with
me. Janet Baumann Bolingbrook, IL I don't like
them. They are worse than the big signs on the back of the taxis with
the 5-6 women's butts in thongs. I know that Vegas is trying to get away
from the family-oriented vacation, but a lot of families still visit. I
know I have to go every year with my daughter for a dance competition.
In the past 8 years or so it seems like Vegas is getting sleazier and
sleazier. I think you can attract adults without the sleaze. The
majority of us aren't into that kind of "adult" entertainment.
Susan Ruzzamenti Moreno Valley, CA this is vegas if you
don't like it don't come here. this is fun for older group. i love
vegas. jim miller worcester ma Yes because while
most of the women featured are not terribly attractive and unlikely to
get them business, the trucks interfer substantially with traffic flow.
Stan Johnston Mentor, Ohio It's Vegas baby, why
not? Prudes stay home! These signs just add a bit more colour to Vegas.
Once they start this banning thing, it will never stop. I am a 61 year
old female and it doesn't offend me and if it did I would stay away from
Vegas. Vegas Queen Toronto Canada The trucks
really do not bother me but I can see where if you have children it can
be really repulsive so they should tone it down on the taxi's is enough.
It kind of makes it look like hooker trucks. Barbara Knick
Normal/Illinois If this is taking the place of the people standing
on the sidewalks snapping cards and trying to hand them to you then I am
all for it. (This was my experience two years ago) I would rather see a
rolling advertisement of flashy bodies go down the street than to have
someone blocking the sidewalk forcing you to take a card. And seeing all
the trash on the sidewalk of people taking the card and then throwing it
down. My opinion - you can look or turn your head at the rolling
advertisement. judy asheville, nc No, No, No,
leaflets are bad enough but at least you can look the other way. Looking
the other way with vehicles might not be wise. S Hampshire
UK I have heard that Las Vegas is striving to become a family
destination. If this is true then allowing these provocative
advertisements are not at all appropriate. Perhaps they should only be
allowed after 8pm or 9pm when most families with children will be back
at their hotel for the night. Gail Harrison, NY
This is Sin City. The traveling billboards do not expose any more skin
then do the women (tourists and locals alike) who walk the Strip having
a good time. Please, if the powers that be can't get the the advertising
boxes and the people that hand out the sex cards off the street, what
chance to they have of keeping sexy and barely tasteful billboards from
cruising the Strip area? I think there are a lot more important things
to devote precious time and resources to. Dan Aldridge
Las Vegas NV yes, it's las vegas if you don't want your kids to
see them take your strolers and go to disney world. vegas is for adults,
al brookfield , wi It's Vegas! the adult playground.
Vegas has been trying to get away from the family-resort image of
several years ago, and this sort of advertising should not be
unexpected. (Let's also keep in mind what's available in the other
counties.) Michael Wallace Taylorsville, UT |