The billboards read "Voter Fraud is a Felony" and feature African-American and Hispanic people behind bars.Critics said they believe the ads are an attempt to discourage minorities from voting in November.They are demanding the company that owns the board take the ads down and disclose who paid for them."We're tired, and we're fed up. We're not intimidated. We're not afraid and come Nov. 2. we will show up to the polls," said Jayme Montgomery-Baker, state director of League of Young Voters Education Fund."We find it offensive, as a woman, as a minority, as a veteran, as a union member and as a registered voter. And we want this sign down," said Angie Bucio of Voced de la Frontera.Late Tuesday afternoon, the owner of the billboard, Clear Channel, told 12 News that a private individual paid for the advertising.The ad is not the opinion of the Clear Channel but rather that of a private person, the company said.
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