Business told to hide copies of classical statues - They're NUDE!!!

[JohnyCanuck]

The Venus de Milo had better wear a top and Michelangelo's David should put on some pants if they're going to be seen at a yard art business.

Bartholomew County officials told the business near Interstate 65 that it must move cement copies of the classical statues — and about 10 others — out of public view because they are obscene under Indiana law.

"It's not fair to point out our business, and personally, I don't find them offensive," Ginger Streeval, a co-owner of White River Truck Repair and Yard Art, told the Daily Journal of Franklin for a story Wednesday.

Frank Butler, the county's zoning inspector, disagreed.

"They have nudity ... and that should not be in the view of a minor," he said.


http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/03/30/national/a135035S55.DTL

Well at least they haven't (yet) suggested blowing them up with dynamite.

[Left Is Write]

1. What? Will minors be corrupted by the sight of

the Venus de Milo or David?

No viewing art for you, children! It's dirty! Remember, in this country we are ashamed of our bodies.

[fryguy]

2. what's next, blurring the naked butts of cartoon characters?

oh wait....

[Feathered Fish]

3. Wasn't there a Simpsons episode like this

David comes to Springfield and the town mob demands the statue be covered up.

[Dhalgren]

4. "America: Land of the freak and home of the brute..."

[Jimbo S]

5. I would

cover up the statues, then post a sign explaining the reason for the censorship. Then for double emphasis, include on the sign that "FRANK BUTLER IS A WHACKJOB."