Trance Dance Master
10-27-2008, 02:49 PM
Where are the Obama effigies? Not in Hymiewood.
http://www.ktla.com/landing_topstories/?Neighbors-Outraged-By-Hanging-Palin-=1&blockID=118633&feedID=1198
Neighbors Outraged By 'Hanging Palin'
KTLA News
October 27, 2008
WEST HOLLYWOOD -- Is it a Hollywood decoration or a sick political statement? Either way, some people in West Hollywood say a mannequin resembling Sarah Palin hanging from a noose is simply bad taste.
The mannequin is complete with glasses, a beehive wig and a red business suit. People are stopping to take pictures of the effigy, and tour buses have included the display on their daily routes.
The home also has an effigy of Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, popping out of a chimney surrounded by fake flames.
Neighbors say whether it's Halloween or not, the display has got to go. "I know it's Halloween, but when you're using a vice presidential candidate with a noose around her neck, that to me has gone too far," a man identified only as "George" says. "Whether I'm Republican or Democrat, it's not about that. It's just wrong."
Some concerned callers have reported the display as a hate crime so a special hate crime unit is investigating, West Hollywood Sheriff Sgt. Kristin Aloma said
The creator of the display, Chad Michael Morrisette says the mannequin may be unacceptable any other month, but he says it's Halloween and that makes it okay.
"It should be seen as art and it should be seen within the month of October. It's time to be scary and spooky," Morrisette said.
"I know if we had done it with Barack Obama, people would've probably thrown things through our windows," Morrisette said. "The image of a hanged black man is a lot more intense than the image of a hanged white woman -- for our country -- in the history of our country."
Some neighbors say the mannequin is just funny and shouldn't be taken so seriously. "This is West Hollywood, after all," he said. "It was kind of cruel, but it made me laugh, too. What can I say?"
The Republican vice presidential candidate is not considered to be a friend of the gay community and has been the subject of rumors throughout West Hollywood in recent days.
First, there was word the city was going to ban Sarah Palin drag queens at its upcoming costumed street party, which draws some 500,000 people annually. But, that rumor turned out to be false.
The 21st annual Halloween Carnaval will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. The street will be closed for the event.
http://www.ktla.com/landing_topstories/?Neighbors-Outraged-By-Hanging-Palin-=1&blockID=118633&feedID=1198
Neighbors Outraged By 'Hanging Palin'
KTLA News
October 27, 2008
WEST HOLLYWOOD -- Is it a Hollywood decoration or a sick political statement? Either way, some people in West Hollywood say a mannequin resembling Sarah Palin hanging from a noose is simply bad taste.
The mannequin is complete with glasses, a beehive wig and a red business suit. People are stopping to take pictures of the effigy, and tour buses have included the display on their daily routes.
The home also has an effigy of Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, popping out of a chimney surrounded by fake flames.
Neighbors say whether it's Halloween or not, the display has got to go. "I know it's Halloween, but when you're using a vice presidential candidate with a noose around her neck, that to me has gone too far," a man identified only as "George" says. "Whether I'm Republican or Democrat, it's not about that. It's just wrong."
Some concerned callers have reported the display as a hate crime so a special hate crime unit is investigating, West Hollywood Sheriff Sgt. Kristin Aloma said
The creator of the display, Chad Michael Morrisette says the mannequin may be unacceptable any other month, but he says it's Halloween and that makes it okay.
"It should be seen as art and it should be seen within the month of October. It's time to be scary and spooky," Morrisette said.
"I know if we had done it with Barack Obama, people would've probably thrown things through our windows," Morrisette said. "The image of a hanged black man is a lot more intense than the image of a hanged white woman -- for our country -- in the history of our country."
Some neighbors say the mannequin is just funny and shouldn't be taken so seriously. "This is West Hollywood, after all," he said. "It was kind of cruel, but it made me laugh, too. What can I say?"
The Republican vice presidential candidate is not considered to be a friend of the gay community and has been the subject of rumors throughout West Hollywood in recent days.
First, there was word the city was going to ban Sarah Palin drag queens at its upcoming costumed street party, which draws some 500,000 people annually. But, that rumor turned out to be false.
The 21st annual Halloween Carnaval will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. The street will be closed for the event.