[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Little white crosses, big white crosses. Very different powerful messages from each. Keep it private, keep it inside. Deed restrictions apply to ALL.


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Originally Posted by Gordon82

It doesn't matter one bit if you find it offensive, or what most people prefer. If you want to take the deeds argument, then fine. ALL yard art should be removed. Short of that, a small white cross is not different than anything else that identifies someone as being part of a group (a Patriots fan, a Wisconsin resident, etc.). Your idea of what is in good taste, or my idea of what is in good taste, is not at issue. We're talking about a one foot high white cross, which is much smaller than most other things found in people's front yards in The Villages.

I'm glad you see defiance. I don't have one of those crosses, but if I did I would refuse to remove it. I'm tired of people thinking they have a right to not be offended at someone else's beliefs or opinions to the point of casually throwing away the right of free speech and expression. Should people with a cross on their driveway or lamppost sign be forced to remove those because you are offended? Apparently so, since you don't want to see anything religious when passing someone else's property.

Again, if The Villages wants to take the deed restriction to 100% enforcement, that is fine. But it is not fine to selectively enforce it against yard art that is religious in nature.

Wiotte -- You made it very simple and without a lot of fanfare.

Gordon82 -- My thoughts must have bothered you greatly since you sent your dissertation (above) via your Iphone.
Let's get something straight. I am not offended by anyone's belief.
But religion is a personal thing and should be practiced in a place of worship or in one's own home, not on a residential front lawn!

You say that one of these crosses is tantamount to someone displaying a Patriots' something-or-other?
Surely you jest???
That small white bird in lieu of a cross is becoming a better and better idea, thanks to your suggestion.

All "yard art" should be removed? I presume you are referring to what I would call junk or an eyesore, however, there are tons of properties that are landscaped beautifully with some unique and different items which add to an overall "wow" look.

The size of a cross is not the issue. The issue is that it is a cross, which could never be considered part of landscaping under any circumstances.