One of our members is a local media sensation!

[BigBear]

Now I am one of those hard right Christians everyone always talk about. I might not agree with your views and theology, but that's the great thing about America. However, I know my faith and understand the saying, "hate the sin, love the sinner". I actually completely agree with your moves on resolving this one Luigi. ANY crime is bad.

[Ronin13]

You already know the religion is frowned upon in a country built on, and based on christian faith.

I have to address this... Contrary to popular belief, Jefferson did NOT support Christianity, he was a very outspoken agnostic, and didn't support one religion over another- He even went as far as saying something to the effect of "The 'in God we trust' is not talking about one god in particular but any god you freely choose to believe in."

Luigi, never met you, but I hope to change that someday, stick to your guns buddy! I support anyone's freedom to practice whatever religion they want... I don't care if it's Satanism, Norse Paganism, Jewish, or Jedi, this is the land of freedom and we can't pick which freedom gets special treatment or not based on our agreement with it or lack thereof. Let's just imagine for two seconds if this was a "Vote Mohammad" sign, or maybe a "Vote Krishna" sign, would it be any different? I don't see how it would be. That's the beauty of living here. As far as "looking for attention" this hypocracy needs to be brought to light, hate crimes are silly and this whole thing is pointing that out. And if it's a religion you don't agree with, tough. I don't agree with Islam, but it's not my place to vandalize mosques and Muslim's homes...

[Rooskibar03]

This story now is on the front page of Drudge.

[Bowtie]

The story is on Drudge now. Your going nation wide now.

[Sharpienads]

Dang, you really are a celebrity now.

[Rooskibar03]

I have to address this... Contrary to popular belief, Jefferson did NOT support Christianity, he was a very outspoken agnostic, and didn't support one religion over another- He even went as far as saying something to the effect of "The 'in God we trust' is not talking about one god in particular but any god you freely choose to believe in."
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Actually you may want to look into "The Jefferson Lies" by David Barton before you make that statement. He puts a pretty big question mark into the perceived history and believes of TJ.

Just another side of the story to consider.

[flan7211]

Actually you may want to look into "The Jefferson Lies" by David Barton before you make that statement. He puts a pretty big question mark into the perceived history and believes of TJ.

Just another side of the story to consider.

Clay Jenkinson, the guy who does the Thomas Jefferson Hour ripped Bartons book up pretty well.

[MrPrena]

Holy shit 105 posts! And that is without counting the OP!
Don't say I don't keep you guys entertained...

Exactly!
Although some people complain about a thread/situation, but this type of thread is entertaining for members.
However, I hope you or your local police find that punk@ss kid who did that to your property.

Another note. Yes, the sign might just cost $25.
It is core ethics , value, and principle.
I have a US flag I bought for $1 at walmart in front of my lawn. If someone mess around with my flag, I would be unhappy.
I don't care it is Baptist or Baathist flag, they better not mess around with my $1 flag inside my property.

BTW, I guess HOA neighborhood does pay off sometimes.

[gcrookston]

Actually you may want to look into "The Jefferson Lies" by David Barton before you make that statement. He puts a pretty big question mark into the perceived history and believes of TJ.

Just another side of the story to consider.

That hack Barton puts a pretty big question mark into the concept of universal reality. Instead of assembling the facts to form an opinion, he forms his facts to support his opinion.

I especially question his treatment (or lack thereof) of Jefferson's rewriting of the King James Bible, wherein Jefferson excised the theology from the text, and Barton's entire interpretation of Jefferson's role in the Aiken Bible affair... best to put this book in the 'historical fiction' section. (I happen to also support this review of Barton and his book:
http://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-sepa...on-of-whoppers)

Anyway, back to task. Now that this is nationwide, this Epicurean wants to know when the Satanist is doing "Good Morning America"? And when you get your own reality show are you going to invite us to the shoot-out episode with Colorado Guns?

[Ronin13]

Exactly!
Although some people complain about a thread/situation, but this type of thread is entertaining for members.
However, I hope you or your local police find that punk@ss kid who did that to your property.

Another note. Yes, the sign might just cost $25.
It is core ethics , value, and principle.
I have a US flag I bought for $1 at walmart in front of my lawn. If someone mess around with my flag, I would be unhappy.
I don't care it is Baptist or Baathist flag, they better not mess around with my $1 flag inside my property.

BTW, I guess HOA neighborhood does pay off sometimes.

Well said. That's what it really boils down to. It's not the content of what was on the property, it's not the underlying message or any of that, it's that someone trespassed onto Luigi's property and did something destructive to his property. Doesn't matter if it was a flag, a poster, a sign, or a wooden sculpture, vandalism/destruction of property is still illegal and wrong.