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Soldier's Uniform Hangs From Noose In Front Of Home
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Nestled in a quiet Sacramento neighborhood is a very loud political statement that is testing the very foundation of the right to free speech.Aaah Sacramento... Urban Northern California... Why am I not surprised. Hanging from a house in Land Park, a soldier's uniform in a noose dangles from a rooftop. The words "your tax dollars at work" are scrolled across the chest. Can anyone in the neighborhood spare some dog poop? I know a front porch that needs decorating... Watch that first step - - it could be smelly... In a community full of patriotism, this view of the war in Iraq has not gone unnoticed. "I think it's the ultimate sign of disrespect. We have troops dying for us," Land Park resident Mark Cohen said. "(I'm) annoyed and disgusted. I think if this is the way someone feels they can find a better way to vent their opinions," Land Park resident Pete Miles said. Yes gents, you are most correct, but this is a fact that is lost on the people who live there... The homeowners behind the controversy are Steve and Virginia Pearcy. They released a statement saying, "There will always be people who are offended by political speech, and the most important forum of all ... is one's own residence. The First Amendment is meaningless unless dissent is allowed." And a lack of wisdom is allowed too... Some neighbors agree. "Even if you don't agree with it, he has the right to state his opinion. I don't find it offensive at all," Land Park resident Cece Williams said. Cece was a proud owner of a new lobotomy scar which she immediately showed to all who would look...
Posted by: BigEd 2005-02-09 |
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