Plans to erect 250-ft. crucifix

[Victor Galis]

"Red Jon: as long as it was built on private property, using private funds, I'd have no problem with it. On the off chance that I did, there would be very little I could do about it."

-5 words: suitable application of high explosives

"Your circle aquaintences sounds a bit insecure in thier beliefs systems if a mere statue can inspire such insipid passive-aggressive desires."

-But think of the aesthetic aspect.

[faded glory]

Large crosses are all over S. America. Having been to Peru, Chile, and Mexico they have them on hills overlooking suburban communitys and it is a gathering point for all people to discuss community things on the weekend. Most of the crosses are pretty old and only around 20-50 feet high. And are very old..

I can remember one, when I went outta my way to take the train up to Macchu Picchu (worst ride ever) It was around 100 ft tall and overlooking a small city a few miles from where the andes get big and humanity drifts off.

[Victor Galis]

Yeah, but this would be in Ann Arbor. Would you erect a 200ft. Buddha in Jerusalem?

[Grrr]

Say, how much buildings would this destroy or people would it kill if it fell over.

[Sends thread to OBM]

Goodbye statue.

[Guest]

Oh well, I guess Jesus died for everyone's sins, including those
of Mr. Tom Monaghan.

[faded glory]

Originally posted by Victor Galis
Yeah, but this would be in Ann Arbor. Would you erect a 200ft. Buddha in Jerusalem?

Ya that is a very good point.


But legally, theres really nothing you can do. Illegaly yea, but that will get you in trouble messing with someone like that.

[Grrr]

You could have it torn down becuase it doesn't fit in with the council plans. Or don't you Americans have them?!

[Victor Galis]

Legally the people in charge of zoning can say no, other than that...

Well i guess you could set up a protest around that site which would block the inflow of materials to it, but then you'd basically have to man a picket line 24 hours a day.

[faded glory]

Council plans?


No, we can do what we want on our private property. If this is my yard, I pretty can do what I want on my grass. Wether it be a Nazi Flag or Cross with Dung nailed to it(I dont own a house..but I use as an example). As long as we dont encroach on public or any one else's property, its fine.

Unless you mean Council rules. Of course, but theres nothing you cant build without a small fee.

[Rand Al'Tor]

Wouldn't a 250 feet high anything be considered encroaching on other's territory. Like making a manure treatment plant in Beverly hills would?

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
Your circle aquaintences sounds a bit insecure in thier beliefs systems if a mere statue can inspire such insipid passive-aggressive desires.

Perhaps you have a point if you apply the same standards to Christians who errect symbols of their religion.

[The Mad Monk]

There is nothing wrong with it. Anyone trying to block it would probably run afoul of the Freedom of Speech and Religion clauses in the constitution.

[Faboba]

People seem to be more concerned about the hideousness of the cross. Has no one realised what a fundementally stupid idea this is from a cost point of view? Why would anyone want to create a gaint cross ffs? It's like creating an artificial rock.

[The Mad Monk]

You mean like the pyramids (artificial hills)?

[Rand Al'Tor]

Well pyramids are gravetombs. Really, really big gravetombs, and I guess it wouldn't be possible today but they still have SOME use.