"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Blindfolded Santa Hanging From Noose At Home Upsets Neighborhood

December 8, 2005
http://www.local6.com/news/5491296/detail.html

A large blindfolded Santa hanging from a noose from a high tree in a
man's yard has angered homeowners in a Florida neighborhood, according
to a Local 6 News report.

The Santa doll, which neighborhood children can easily see, was put up
by homeowner Ron Stroia at his home located on 555 West 50th Street in
Miami Beach, the report said.

"It's just wrong, I mean who would want their children to see this,
and it reminds adults of lynching," neighbor Estelle Farnsworth said.
"It's just nasty, there is no spirit of Christmas in this."

The Santa also has his hands and legs bound by some type of wire.

"Now the kids are sad with that, you know, because they say it's not
fair with Santa," neighbor Tanira Giacian said. "Santa should be
around bringing their gifts, looking for the gifts, and not hanging on
a tree. They're just kind of scared of that."

Since the display was put in the tree, neighbors have called police to
get it removed, but officers said there is nothing they can do because
the homeowner is protected under the First Amendment, Local 6 News
reported.

Stroia would not talk with reporters, but did say by telephone that
it's his right to display the Santa whether neighbors like it or not.

"This has really caused a big stir in the neighborhood, this is just
cruel," Farnsworth said.


On the webpage:

SLIDESHOW: More Images From Story
VIDEO: Video Of Santa Hanging From Noose


And this says immense things about you. Post with no comment, and therefore
you support the person. Even if you hate the Christmas / Holiday /
shopping you have to be sick person to put up a display like this. Maybe
you ought to ask Dr. Dr. wife why you are sick.

On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:33:14 +0000, Bill McKee wrote:


And this says immense things about you. Post with no comment, and
therefore you support the person. Even if you hate the Christmas /
Holiday / shopping you have to be sick person to put up a display like
this. Maybe you ought to ask Dr. Dr. wife why you are sick.

In this situation, I'd be sympathetic to the children's eyes, but I
definitely see the humor in it. While high suicide rates at Christmas are
a myth, many adults find the season quite stressful.

http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/suicide.asp

Bill McKee wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Blindfolded Santa Hanging From Noose At Home Upsets Neighborhood

December 8, 2005
http://www.local6.com/news/5491296/detail.html

A large blindfolded Santa hanging from a noose from a high tree in a
man's yard has angered homeowners in a Florida neighborhood, according
to a Local 6 News report.

The Santa doll, which neighborhood children can easily see, was put up
by homeowner Ron Stroia at his home located on 555 West 50th Street in
Miami Beach, the report said.

"It's just wrong, I mean who would want their children to see this,
and it reminds adults of lynching," neighbor Estelle Farnsworth said.
"It's just nasty, there is no spirit of Christmas in this."

The Santa also has his hands and legs bound by some type of wire.

"Now the kids are sad with that, you know, because they say it's not
fair with Santa," neighbor Tanira Giacian said. "Santa should be
around bringing their gifts, looking for the gifts, and not hanging on
a tree. They're just kind of scared of that."

Since the display was put in the tree, neighbors have called police to
get it removed, but officers said there is nothing they can do because
the homeowner is protected under the First Amendment, Local 6 News
reported.

Stroia would not talk with reporters, but did say by telephone that
it's his right to display the Santa whether neighbors like it or not.

"This has really caused a big stir in the neighborhood, this is just
cruel," Farnsworth said.


On the webpage:

SLIDESHOW: More Images From Story
VIDEO: Video Of Santa Hanging From Noose


And this says immense things about you. Post with no comment, and therefore
you support the person.

Because someone makes no comment, means that they 100% "support the
person??? That's just idiotic.