Posted on 01/29/2017 6:07:12 PM PST by digger48
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Neighbors in a historic Fort Wayne neighborhood are growing uncomfortable with a hanging effigy of President Donald Trump that appeared on their street after he was inaugurated.
The large doll is hanging from a tree by a noose and is adorned with a flag of the former Soviet Union.
“It was kind of shocking,” said neighbor Jared Paden. “Honestly, I don’t necessarily like it. I’m not really excited about it being in my neighborhood.”
24-Hour News 8’s sister station, WANE, is told the home belongs to an army veteran, but he wouldn’t talk to them Sunday afternoon. Knocks on the door and ringing the doorbell went unanswered.
“I don’t think it’s respectful to Trump and a lot of people that voted for him to be president,” Paden continued. “I don’t think they should do it, but I think it’s their right. They have the right of free speech. So, I’m not going to say they have to take it down, but I wish they would.”
In addition to the doll, several signs adorn the home. One includes vulgar language that is displayed inside a window.
A banner hangs on the home that reads, “Trump is a disgrace to America & makes me ashamed I ever served.”
Other signs indicate the home is secured by alarms, closed circuit television, and loaded guns.
Oakdale Neighborhood President Tom Tiernon issued the following statement to WANE: “We’re all for free speech, but we are concerned that a line has been crossed and about what to do next.”
Tiernon said that the neighborhood association is discussing possible actions. He added that the neighborhood is having a home tour in June, and they don’t want the doll hanging from the tree.
City police spokesman Officer Michael Joyner said there is nothing police can do. Joyner said the homeowner is within his right of free speech.
someone might be off their meds.
Don’t forget Lee Harvey Oswald.
I bet the owner is a muslim or a full blown mentally diseased liberal but I guess that goes without saying.
I was sticking to Army veterans. Oswald was a Marine.
and sometimes you feel real good about that.
As much as I think this guy is a sh*thead, I can’t help but think of all the burnt effigies of king george.
I don’t think every insult has to be met w/secret service visits.
Sounds like the guy has mental issues...
Better check him for firearms...
Mentally ill liberals with guns always end badly...
In addition to the doll, several signs adorn the home. One includes vulgar language that is displayed inside a window.
A banner hangs on the home that reads, “Trump is a disgrace to America & makes me ashamed I ever served.”
Other signs indicate the home is secured by alarms, closed circuit television, and loaded guns.
I’m guessing he’s looking for a fight.
Let the Neighborhood Watch.
Why didn’t they just post a sign that reads “An idiot lives here”?
As I understand the law, Bradly "faggot" Manning is NOT a veteran. When they let him out of prison, he'll get a dishonorable discharge, which deprives him of legal "veteran" status.
IANAL.
I remember communist sympathizers in my neck of the woods many years ago raising the soviet flag.
This reinforces the fact that Trump’s primary enemies are the communists.
I was using the word "veteran" in its loosest sense...simply to indicate that he spent some time in the Army.
Leave 50 rainbow flags- would probably just deface American flags
Nothing a gallon gas and a match can’t fix.
Or that guy who climbed to the top of the Texas Tower and shot numerous people.
Yeah, no hate there. /s
yeah, and if you were to do such to obammy, you’d have the fbi and every gub mint goon squad on your ass.
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