That was the message on one of the electronic construction billboards that have become common around town...but this was far from a common message.
According to the Denver Department of Transportation, DOTI first noticed "the non-project related message" at 6 p.m. on Sunday...more than three hours after we emailed the department to ask why it had decided to take a jab at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency responsible for arresting and deporting immigrants...and inspiring so much of the unrest around this country.
The department blamed the sign on a rogue hacker. But in their responses on the Westword Facebook post about the "FUCK ICE" message, readers deliver plenty of messages of their own. Says Michael:
Classy. Denver always on brand.Wonders Briggs:
And if it said the opposite point of view? What would be good ol' Westword response?Replies Casey:
Probably similar. But you would be here clapping and not crying.Adds Frank:
It wouldn't be front-page news.Suggests Josh:
Conservatives aren't smart enough to hack the sign.Admits Sherrie:
This makes me ashamed of Denver and Colorado.Responds Ashley:
I don’t think anyone cares. Fuck ICE!Counters Lonnie:
I see illegals doing my job every day, which decreases my wages and ability to make money and it's killing me financially. I bet if they were taking the Westword writers' jobs, those mofos would sing differently. You can't possibly care about Americans.And Joe concludes:
Why do all conversations about ICE get so hot? Who can argue that our immigration system works? We may come from different sides but we can all agree that we need a new plan. Maybe the hacker can help.What do you think of ICE's actions? The sign hacker? Post a comment or share your thoughts at [email protected].
