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Originally Posted by Manic_Skafe
I wonder how this would play out if these were gallery pieces in an art show rather than public Halloween adornments. Freedom of speech is of course respected in either setting but I can't help but to wonder what exactly pushes people beyond causing controversy and being offended to the pressing charges.
I find all of these effigies, despite their connotations to be rather ineffectual.
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Growing up and the whole Maplethorpe NEA controversy is something that I have a hard time digesting as well, for the same reasons.
and yes, rb, I agree with your first statement.
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