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Offline Chris_

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Ohio Man: Burning 'Cross' Was Just a Halloween Decoration
« on: October 17, 2008, 07:46:22 AM »
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Ohio Man: Burning 'Cross' Was Just a Halloween Decoration

CANTON, Ohio —  A Canton man accused of burning a cross in front of his home says he was arrested in a misunderstanding over his Halloween decorations.

Thirty-six-year-old Shane Helson says he wanted to make his annual yard display more authentic and set fire to the T-shaped wooden stand that holds up his scarecrow so it would look more weathered.

The fire department responded Tuesday night, and a police complaint says Helson continued to spray lighter fluid on the wood after authorities arrived.

He was charged keeping a disorderly house. If convicted of the misdemeanor, he'd face up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine.

Helson is white, as is next-door neighbor Stephanie Blankenship. But her husband is black, and Blankenship says she felt intimidated.

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I can't decide which side is more stupid.  They guy for burning the cross in his front yard, or the neighbors who say they are intimidated by a cross burning in someone else's front yard.   :whatever:
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Re: Ohio Man: Burning 'Cross' Was Just a Halloween Decoration
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 08:58:26 AM »
He should have claimed it was an anti-christian demonstration..........the fire dept. would have probably gone and gotten a tanker load of gas to spray on it.
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Re: Ohio Man: Burning 'Cross' Was Just a Halloween Decoration
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 01:13:21 PM »
He needs the same lawyer as the asshat who had the front yard "nativity" of Oooooo-Bummer being chased by McCain in Klan robes.
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