[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Why do people move into a community with rules and restrictions, and then complain about rules and restrictions ?

They are hypocrites.

Like the woman at a hotel bar when approached by a guy who says "would you come up to my room for $1 million?" She says of course. He then says how about for $50? She says "No, what do you think I am?"

He responds "that's been established. Now we're negotiating."

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau

Well this should start a conversation.
Did you know that one of the Districts governance bodies is suing a resident over a very small white cross in their yard?
They should start a go fund me page to fight this.

Resident says HOA in The Villages is suing her for displaying cross, lawn ornaments

How about 9" Buddha, or 10" Crescent and Star, or 11" Wiccan emblem, or 12" Rising Sun, or 13" Totem pole.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Challenger

How about 9" Buddha, or 10" Crescent and Star, or 11" Wiccan emblem, or 12" Rising Sun, or 13" Totem pole.

Yup. It seems people who self-identify as Christian feel they have some exclusive on "religion". I expect if a next-door neighbor to someone with a cross put an 8-inch statue of the devil out we would hear about it.

[dougjb]

Just remember....the first rule of living in a place ruled by condo rules or home association rules is to repeat the following as a mantra....

The rules are good. They apply to everyone ...... except for me!

They really did not have in mind my little transgression when they wrote the rules.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by roob1

The tenants "were TOLD" by attorney's office.

Sounds like hearsay to me.....

And even if they do exist...who cares? Follow rules and they will have nothing to report, right?

So Beautifully and Perfectly said.

For those who want to challenge it, I have this to say to you;

You do not live where you used to live. We have deed restrictions here. Most of us like that very much.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau

Well this should start a conversation.
Did you know that one of the Districts governance bodies is suing a resident over a very small white cross in their yard?
They should start a go fund me page to fight this.

Resident says HOA in The Villages is suing her for displaying cross, lawn ornaments

Do No Remove it

[mikebama]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The freedom people claim when arguing for displaying the cross is not freedom of expression. That freedom is specific to public property. The freedom in question is freedom of religion. Both are parts of the First Amendment.

Freedom of religion is guaranteed. Now go ahead and show me where in the bible it says you're required to stick a white cross on your front lawn. You show me where it says you have to do that, and I will respect your right to do that.

Go ahead, I'll wait.

You first. Show me in the Bible where it says anything about the US Constitution.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Lawn ornaments are not allowed by the deed restrictions we signed when we moved to TV. We do not have an HOA.

EXACTLY. This needs repeating. This thread was started in June. Old news.

No one is targeting Christian symbols. No one is against plywood painted cutouts of bend over ladies. No one is against statues of Dalmation Dogs lifting their leg against a fire hydrant. You just aren't allowed to put anything in your yard without approval by the architectural committee. This has been challenged many, many times. You can do this where you used to live but not here.

[Two Bills]

You're up early GG!

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by Challenger

How about 9" Buddha, or 10" Crescent and Star, or 11" Wiccan emblem, or 12" Rising Sun, or 13" Totem pole.

Or a 12 inch statue of a dollar bill?

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

EXACTLY. This needs repeating. This thread was started in June. Old news.

No one is targeting Christian symbols. No one is against plywood painted cutouts of bend over ladies. No one is against statues of Dalmation Dogs lifting their leg against a fire hydrant. You just aren't allowed to put anything in your yard without approval by the architectural committee. This has been challenged many, many times. You can do this where you used to live but not here.

Wow!! I’m not a lawn ornament person so I didn’t really pay attention to the rules? Are no lawn ornaments allowed? My neighborhood, some houses have so many lawn ornaments, it’s a bit unattractive.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Wow!! I’m not a lawn ornament person so I didn’t really pay attention to the rules? Are no lawn ornaments allowed? My neighborhood, some houses have so many lawn ornaments, it’s a bit unattractive.

Some rules are apparently unenforceable such as parking a vehicle on a public street.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau

Well this should start a conversation.
Did you know that one of the Districts governance bodies is suing a resident over a very small white cross in their yard?
They should start a go fund me page to fight this.

Resident says HOA in The Villages is suing her for displaying cross, lawn ornaments

Would you feel differently if instead of a cross, it was a star and crescent, or a Buddha, or a Witch symbol ?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Challenger

How about 9" Buddha, or 10" Crescent and Star, or 11" Wiccan emblem, or 12" Rising Sun, or 13" Totem pole.

A fat lil' Buddha would be cool...

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

A fat lil' Buddha would be cool...

There is a Buddhist frog (Kermit?) in our neighborhood - LOL.