That is his right and I will defend his right to do it.

The town does have laws but the question is are they enfocing the law fairly.

But this guy is no martyr.

"A martyr (Greek: ?ά????, mártys, "witness"; stem ?ά????-, mártyr-) is somebody who suffers persecution and/or death for advocating, renouncing, refusing to renounce, and/or refusing to advocate a belief or cause of either a religious or secular nature. Most martyrs are considered holy or are respected by their followers, becoming a symbol of exceptional leadership and heroism. Martyrs play significant roles in religions such as Christianity, Mormonism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Bahá'í Faith, and Sikhism. Similarly, martyrs have had notable effects in secular life, including specific figures such as Socrates, as well as in politics and Chinese culture."


If he is issued fines by the city where no one else with a similar display is issued fines, singling him out for selective punishment for his beliefs, then he fits the mold.

I'd think the pertinent question is whether advertising displays are permissible under his city's zoning ordinances.

Is he advertising? Name of company/haunted house displayed anywhere, etc?

the homeowner runs a "haunted attraction" as a business. Since there's no picture at your link, I have no idea what is visible.

It comes down to local ordinances.

I was not inclined to link any FOX affiliate. It's a personal thing.

I didn't see any advertising.

are not enforced fairly.

It comes down to the principle that bad taste isn't punishable under law unless it does someone demonstrable harm, bodily or financial.

Then it is "being obnoxious" or "silly" or "inappropriate" or whatever bullshit excuse is used to dismiss the 1st amendment issue.

[font style="font-family:papyrus,'Brush Script MT','Infindel B',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal] When others do these type of jokes as insults to believers it sometimes ends up with their stuff vandalized or them getting decked in the face.

Maybe it is just the article but it sounds like this man got a lot of support from the community.

I guess, based on the fact that he operates a haunted house type attraction thingy in the town, it was probably expected by many. You wouldn't expect a normal nativity scene at a haunted house would you?

Sounds more like he was keeping the attractions theme while at the same time trying to celebrate the season rather than insult people.

But, I could be wrong. I haven't seen it, nor do I know him, and I am relying on the link for my info. I just don't get the impression that it was meant to offend.[/font]

I woukd also tell him it is disgusting.

I wish him the best.

[font style="font-family:papyrus,'Brush Script MT','Infindel B',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]We missed our chance to Rick Roll this group while getting the host page to 500 posts.

I is sad

We will get them next time!!![/font]

I was going to reply to you "I escape once in a while" in the Host thread with :

Wouldn't it be horrible if all 50,000 of your posts were a complex code crying for help? Respond with "I rather enjoy being an Episcopalian" if I'm right.

You've discovered lost Templar and Masonic documents that prove that Rick Perry is Ayn
Rand's son by the literal Boyfriend from Hell, and you're hiding from Interpol, the CIA and the bankers of Zurich.

And ZOMG!!! Now that we know, they'll be after the rest of us, too.

To make such an accusation seems a bit harsh. You have know way of knowing what was in this man's mind. You are simply filling in what you do not know with your own biasses.

Since 1986, Kenny Irwin Jr. has been building the sci-fi holiday spectacle which has turned into a year-round event viewable from the street, although it's during the winter season that Robo Lights really comes to life with millions of lights and public access to the whole celebration.

There's a post-apocalyptic scene with "nuclear elves" in the tennis court, and Santa's sleigh, aka his "battle wagon," is pulled by a team of 12 robotic reindeer, while nearby the wise men come laden with microwaves. One robot stands 50 feet tall, and others have microwaves or other bits of found materials embedded in their chests in this ever-growing alien landscape of outside art.

It takes up about a half of a block. His family has a huge piece of property. It is an immense display.

Sounds like a thoughtful and entertaining display. Neighbors should embrace this art.

Is he related to Darryl? So billboards of aborted fetuses are A Okay anywhere in town, but this offends people. All over something that may or may not have even taken place. Stop pissing on peoples fantasy.