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Originally Posted by Maker
Supreme Court disagrees with that conclusion. Have ruled that speech also includes things that do not have words. Flags are a prime example. Also signs and symbols. The KFC chicken bucket, Walmart's "*", and so on. Also ruled that the content of any type of speech cannot be used as a basis of any restriction, such as a political sign time limits.
There are additional restrictions where government cannot restrict religion.
So the white crosses are both religious, and a symbol. Any restrictions are illegal and unconstitutional.
Anyone who provides examples of similar things that "would you approve of that" ... OR "if this is allowed, where does it end" ... Everybody has the constitutional right to freedom of speech. Those rights cannot be restricted or limited. If someone agreed to limits in the past that can be revoked at any time.
Disagree? Change the constitution. Until that happens, enjoy our freedoms.
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They can't be restricted BY THE GOVERNMENT. They can still be deed restricted in a deed-restricted community. Also, no one is violating your first amendment right to freedom of speech. You're still allowed to put a white cross on your property. Just not the front lawn. Just like I don't have the right to keep a cigar lit on the lanai 24/7 with a fan blowing it into my next door neighbor's window. It's my cigar, my lanai, my fan - and yet - I don't have the right to do anything with it that floats my boat.
It's called living in a civilized community, and agreeing to abide by rules. If you don't like the rules, you don't have to live in the community. There are places in The Villages where you can put up a white cross if you want to. THOSE OTHER places - you agree to not do that when you buy the house.