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AIDS memorial sculpture sparks debate in Palm Springs
KESQ ^ | 09 15 2023 | Jake Ingrassia

Posted on 09/19/2023 8:58:58 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

A proposed AIDS memorial sculpture in Palm Springs is at the center of a heated debate with its design sparking concerns in the community. The controversial sculpture, meant to honor those who lost their lives to HIV and AIDS, is facing scrutiny for its abstract design and perceived inappropriate connotations.

The sculpture, standing at nine feet tall, features a round limestone structure with concentric carved circles, symbolizing the diverse impact of AIDS on the community. Its design is intended to evoke feelings of connection, reflection, and hope. However, not everyone is on board with this artistic vision.

"It's really strained. I mean, it's almost like a piece of art looking for a purpose, instead of the other way around. It could be about anything, and as a consequence, it's kind of about nothing," Clay Sales said.

In addition to concerns about the abstract nature of the sculpture, some residents have raised eyebrows over its perceived resemblance to certain body parts.

"The backside of the proposed memorial looks like a graphic depiction of the backside of a human being," Gene Brake said.

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KEYWORDS: 0chat; aids; airquotesart; art; bunghole; california; chat; fdrq; hiv; homosexualagenda; sculpture
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To: yesthatjallen

I look forward to someone dragging this ugly thing away with a chain. Good riddance.


21 posted on 09/19/2023 9:39:13 PM PDT by trailboss800
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To: lee martell

I’m sure there will be a lot of selfies taken with people’s heads in the opening.


22 posted on 09/19/2023 9:40:40 PM PDT by cabojoe ( 🇺🇸 Stop Ukie censorship. Release Gonzalo Lira)
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To: lightman
More like an azzhole than a vagina.

How appropriate!

Questions: How many Americans died last year due to motor vehicle accidents? Where's the memorial sculpture?

How many died due to abortions? Where's the memorial sculpture?

Regards,

23 posted on 09/19/2023 9:43:04 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: yesthatjallen

That is some awesome trolling that sculptor rolled out there.
Why does anyone even oppose it?
Not trans enough for them?


24 posted on 09/19/2023 9:46:07 PM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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To: yesthatjallen

Perfect.


25 posted on 09/19/2023 9:46:35 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: lightman

Looks like a millstone for grinding grain with the grooves needing some work. Just need a flat bottom stone and a mule, waterwheel or windmill to power it and you have sustainable bit of art. Gee my brain doesn’t always go to sex.


26 posted on 09/19/2023 9:47:12 PM PDT by nomorelurker
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To: yesthatjallen

LardLad Christies mid second breakfast snack?


27 posted on 09/19/2023 9:57:42 PM PDT by digger48
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To: nomorelurker

Palm Springs is the North American center of the gay universe. Ain’t no millstone...


28 posted on 09/19/2023 9:57:48 PM PDT by cabojoe ( 🇺🇸 Stop Ukie censorship. Release Gonzalo Lira)
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To: Mears

There is an AIDS memorial in Key West.
Nuff said, I’ll not go to KW again.
“Beef on the Reef,” fishing tournaments and open faggotry are enough to turn me off.
Take it, but leave it, it is an abominable atmosphere.
YUK!


29 posted on 09/19/2023 10:01:12 PM PDT by BatGuano (2020 = Stolen Election. Believe it! Molon Labe.)
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To: cabojoe

Lol!


30 posted on 09/19/2023 10:16:52 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: lightman

I thought of the powdered Donut.


31 posted on 09/19/2023 10:25:27 PM PDT by roving (👌⚓Deplorable Listless Vessel with Trumpitist who looks Trumpish)
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To: yesthatjallen

very appropriate...


32 posted on 09/19/2023 10:32:11 PM PDT by cherry
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To: lightman

lol — obvious to me too

the celebratory obsession over matters related to anal sex is thoroughly inexplicable


33 posted on 09/19/2023 10:33:15 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: yesthatjallen

How weird, odd and lame at the same time


34 posted on 09/19/2023 10:36:12 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: yesthatjallen

I say it looks like a sea urchin skeleton.


35 posted on 09/19/2023 10:38:41 PM PDT by Chgogal (Welcome to Fuhrer Biden's Weaponized Fascist Banana Republic! It's the road to hell.)
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To: Gene Eric

(the celebratory obsession over matters related to anal sex is thoroughly inexplicable)

Reprobates and those celebrating reprobate behavior. As prophesied.

Romans 1:24-28
King James Version

24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

Romans 1:32
King James Version

32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+1%3A24-28%3B+32&version=KJV


36 posted on 09/19/2023 10:41:09 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

Appreciated


37 posted on 09/19/2023 10:45:46 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Gene Eric

Please do not use their term “anal sex.” It is not sex. It is anal sexual contact.


38 posted on 09/19/2023 11:00:26 PM PDT by thecodont
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To: roving; lightman
I thought of the powdered Donut.

You might have something there.

All it needs is a generous dusting of powdered sugar, perhaps a strawberry jelly filling.

39 posted on 09/19/2023 11:03:22 PM PDT by thecodont
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

The irony that you support the faggot degenerate Zelensky and his attempts to turn the Ukraine into a similarly debauched and degenerate state is truly hilarious. It’s Putin who’s trying to stop that sodomite/tranny garbage.


40 posted on 09/19/2023 11:06:13 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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