Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $22,916
28%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 28%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Articles Posted by glassylassie

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Political 'Art' given free reign in city

    10/20/2008 2:33:05 PM PDT · by glassylassie · 9 replies · 444+ views
    The Gazette ^ | Oct.16 | MARIA ST. LOUIS-SANCHEZ
    An art piece that combines the face of President Lincoln with the face of Sen. Barack Obama can remain on the walls of local businesses. The piece, called "Abraham Obama," has been displayed in several places across Colorado Springs but was recently questioned by the city's revocable permits department. After a short investigation, the department decided that "Abraham Obama" is art and not a political endorsement, which would have violated city sign ordinances. "It was decided that it was a mural," said Sue Matz, revocable permits coordinator for Colorado Springs. She said that she discussed the matter with her supervisor...