Protestor Tears Down Homeowners' New Anti-War Effigy

[G_j]

http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=9313

Protestor Tears Down Homeowners' New Anti-War Effigy

An anti-war effigy that has provoked a national discussion on the First Amendment has again been torn from a home in Sacramento's Land Park area.

Early Monday afternoon, News10 witnessed a young man tearing down the new version of the effigy, which the homeowners replaced on Saturday.

The effigy depicted a soldier's uniform in desert camouflage with a placard reading "Bush Lied, I Died" hanging around the neck. The effigy hung below the home's pitched roofline.

On Monday, a young man who identified himself only as "Mike" drove up to the house on Marty Way in a white pick-up truck. He climbed a tree to the roof, leaned over, pulled the effigy from the wall, and tossed it to the ground. He then grabbed the uniform and tossed it in his pick-up before driving off.


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[DrWeird]

1. So they got this guy on tape too.

Funny stuff.

[Kerrytravelers]

5. Bet the local cops don't do a thing about it, either.

[LeftyMom]

9. Our local cops can't be bothered

with burglary or car theft, either, so I'd call that a safe bet.

[Tigress DEM]

27. One post I read on another website said the cops are...

pursuing it now. When it was one incident, they weren't going to make a big deal about it. The neighborhood is polarized and I think the cops stepping in could have backfired. Now it's obviously needed.

I hope everyone keeps their heads on this. Especially the DEMS so the point will be the point and not our over reaction.

[Lorien]

7. All they'll need

when they take him to court for trespassing and robbery.

[Kerrytravelers]

2. Dissent isn't allowed.

During the election, they were tearing down yard signs and defacing cars and property in the Southern California area.

[NVMojo]

3. that's a crime in most communities in America ...malicious destruction

of private property ....

[Crandor]

4. Damn communist Repugs, no respect for people's private property. :) nt

[No Exit]

34. Yeah... SOME "ownership society" this is! Just another Bush lie. n/t

[ashmanonar]

6. are they pressing charges?

cuz i would.

[w13rd0]

8. Screw that...

...I would have shot "mike" for tresspassing and climbing around on my f'n roof. And I would have used an assault weapon to shoot his ass.

[ashmanonar]

12. yep.

private property and all that. but if you look around du today, you'll see that even private property is under attack by big business..(at least the private property of poor people...)

[drdtroit]

10. Maybe he needed the uniform so ...

he could enlist! :shrug:

[SomewhereOutThere424]

11. That's so terribly ironic

A 'young man' who hasn't had to go to the war itself is tearing down anti war pieces. It's funny how glamerous war seems when you aren't there...

[high density]

13. Heh, you've got to see the video

It's linked at the bottom of the article, or click: http://www.news10.net/clips/February2005/021405/effigy-vandalism.asx (Windows Media Player)

Bush Cheney bumperstickers on his Toyota truck, plus a POW-MIA ribbon and a red, white and blue "Support our Troops" ribbon. So what exactly does this fucking brainless guy named "Mike" think freedom is?

[SomewhereOutThere424]

15. The newest type of french fry? (n/t)

[ashmanonar]

16. yea...something's not right with that link...

mmkay..

[high density]

19. Can you be more specific?

???

[ashmanonar]

23. it doesn't show the kid tearing down the effigy,

but rather shows a queuein screen for a news show and someone talking too fast to comprehend.

[anitar1]

24. All In Favor Of War Should Be Drafted n/t

[Chipper Chat]

29. I suggest he be the first to enlist for duty in Iran.

His beloved pResident can kiss him off. Hell ya - YAH000 - let's go free those people of Iran - they will appreciate it just like all the Iraqis that are feeding our soldiers there chocolate (are there really chocolate roadside bombs? Hell YEAH - we're MURKANS! Kill 'em all!!

[flygal]

42. Thanks for the link

what a jerk! And what IS with the anchor's hair ?! Good Lord that was so stereotypical.

[G_j]

14. aren't the troops in Iraq to protect our freedom to trespass

and destroy another citizens property?
Oh wait, I got that mixed up.....

[The Stranger]

17. Wait a minute. Where are all the DU "Progressives" who spent the last two

two days screaming bloody murder because some protestors entered into the petrol exchange?

It appears to these "Progressives," criminal activity is okay -- so long as it is directed against (real) Progressives.

[G_j]

20. IMO

the petrol exchange and other places were decisions are made that effect the greater public, are completely different than someone's home.

[The Stranger]

21. You make an excellent point.

Would others take it as well.

[G_j]

26. I wouldn't support

a scenario where someone tore down an effigy of a hanged 'liberal' or something otherwise offensive on a RWingers home either.

A banner hung by Greenpeace on a smokestack recently got some activists jail time, but I still applaud such actions.

[Kerrytravelers]

22. Right here.

But you see, the protesters at the petrol exchange simply put up signs, adding to the decor. This little rethug tore down property.;-)

Hypocritical? Maybe. But the fact is, the protestors were going for a public display. This little coward just can't stand free speech. That's how my liberal mind sees it. :shrug:

[Deja Q]

18. Put up a sign saying trespassers and vandals will be shot...

And shoot the fuckers when they break the laws. Tresspassing=1. Vandalism=2. Wilfull destruction of property=3. Premeditated destruction=4? Graffiti=5 (the poster left on their home by the sack'o'shit.)

In the name of self-defense. They have a right to protect their plot of land from invaders.

[Tigress DEM]

25. Neighbors are offended...

Don't be appalled, ladies, think about this.

The people making the point want your son/brother to come home alive. I know it hurts, but if people like this don't stand up to the insanity, your boys will come home in boxes and it will all be hush hush. Besides, it's an effigy of someone who HAS died and so it isn't your son/brother.... Yet.

http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=9313
<snip>
Some neighbors are offended. "Whatever she wants to say and that's fine, but don't use my son to make your statement. That's a representation of my son!" exclaimed Devina Weaver, whose son is currently serving in Iraq.

Jennifer Bruns is also appalled at the Pearcys. Her brother is also serving in Iraq. "It hurts me because I think he's in danger everyday," she said. "Why do I want to see someone who I love very much, who wears that uniform, everyday hanging in front a house?"

[G_j]

28. I can understand that they find it upsetting

however, I don't think it is nearly as upsetting as having an illegal war shoved on the world resulting in thousands upon thousands of deaths.

let them be upset, I'm upset too!

[havocmom]

30. Ms Burns, we all hope your brother gets home safe & sound.

And that is the point. If it hurts you to be reminded of the real nature of war in general and THIS war in particular, good. Not thinking about the lies and the war will not keep your brother safe. Going about life as usual is not supporting the troops.

Now, please join us to stop the junta from killing/maiming/poisoning more people with their lies. Putting our heads in the sand or going shopping will not help your brother. Facing reality will.

[Pow_Wow]

36. well said n/t

[fleabert]

31. There was a new one up on the house more recently.

I can't find a pic of it yet, but I saw on the local news that they put put up a sign that was of a cutout in the shape of the US, painted with the US flag on it, in a toilet. Next to that was 'T'anks to Bush'

Not much on the news about any aftermath to this one.

I applaud them, not to be intimidated about putting up new stuff every time something gets pulled down by area fools. I remember hearing that they have been doing it for years, only getting real press now.

edited to add: haven't found any new info yet, but did find this about a recent protest that included both sides of the issue:

http://www.sacunion.com/pages/sacramento/print/2542/

(there are some good pictures of the protest at the end)

>snip<
Across the street, Dan Buckley, a Colfax resident who served three years in the Vietnam War and is a member of Veterans for Peace, said he and his fellow anti-war protestors do support the troops and want them home.

“We don’t want the people in the world to know that these are the only types of people that can get together and protest. We are here for Freedom of Speech and we are also here to protest the war,” Buckley said. “That was the message on these people’s house and I support it and I support how they portrayed it.”

[Evergreen Emerald]

32. Why Isn't Mike in Iraq?

He looks like a big strapping young-man. He represents another hypocrite who voted for the Bush/WarCo. as long as someone else dies for his vote.

[No Exit]

33. Bingo!! HEY EVERYBODY, MIKE'S A CHICKENHAWK!!

[Spiffarino]

35. Yeah, what is he, 21? 22?

Why isn't your ass in Iraq doing what say you support, you little chickenshit?

How typical of a Bush-lover - all about the war as long as he doesn't have to fight it.

Mike: Major. League. Chickenhawk.

Edit: Did anybody get the license plate number? We need to send him some Army sign-up sheets.
:evilgrin:

[Disturbed]

37. Many people only believe in their own freedom..

of speech, not others.

[against all enemies]

38. Freedom isn't Free - Or more exactly - Freedom isn't Here.

"They hate us for our freedom". They hate us because we can speak out against our government. Well, maybe they will start liking us more now that we're losing our freedom. Another brillant strategy from George W. Bush, the Idiot King.

[RetroLounge]

39. Mike is an Asshat Chickenhawk

Hope he enjoys prison

RL

[MADem]

41. How ironic--using force to deny free speech, a basic civil right

...and when they prosecute his ass, I hope they go after him on every possible level, with every possible charge.

[trapper914]

40. Idiot Mike

I especially like how he says protests like this should be taken to another country...like Iraq...who we freed. According to Mike, the Iraqis are now freer than us...freedom of expression has gotten Mike's blessing there, but not in Sacramento.