Subdivision backs off threats over peace-sign wreath

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Associated Press

DENVER - A subdivision has withdrawn its threat of $25 daily fines against a homeowner who put a Christmas wreath shaped like a peace sign on the front of her home.

Homeowner Lisa Jensen told The Associated Press on Monday that the board of directors of the Loma Linda Homeowners Association had apologized, called the incident a misunderstanding and had withdrawn its request for the wreath's removal.

Jensen was ordered to take the wreath down when some residents in her 200-home subdivision saw it as a protest of the Iraq war. Bob Kearns, president of the board, also said some saw it as a symbol of Satan.

The homeowners' association demanded Jensen remove the wreath from her house, saying it doesn't allow flags or signs that are considered divisive.

None of the three members of the board in the scenic town 270 miles southwest of Denver was available for comment late Monday. Kearns and colleague Jeff Heitz both had their phone numbers changed to unlisted numbers Monday. Tammy Spezze, the third board member, did not return a call seeking comment.

Jensen, a past association president, said she was overwhelmed with hundreds of calls of support and offers to help her pay the $1,000 fine that would be due if she kept the wreath up until after Christmas.

"We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us with moral support and offers of financial support. We are grateful to hundreds of complete strangers who felt so moved by this story they contacted us," she said.

"It seems whenever someone tries to say Peace on Earth' it is met with so much resistance," she said. "The incredible amount of support we have received over the last couple of days really is proof to us of how many people believe in peace and in our right to say it."

[mRx 16]

we sure are the land of the free, eh?

[Caladan 19]

When the angels said "peace on earth, goodwill towards men", they meant "fine thy neighbor."

[one...two...tree 2,762]

When the angels said "peace on earth, goodwill towards men", they meant "fine thy neighbor."

Those weren't angels, they were turrerer supporters!

[aussiewench 9]

What a bunch of prunes that they got nothing better to do then b!tch about something like that Oh how I'd love to live in one of those places and hoist my pirate flag

[Mags 112]

What a bunch of prunes that they got nothing better to do then b!tch about something like that Oh how I'd love to live in one of those places and hoist my pirate flag

I think we'd all love to see that too....

Seriously though, these people really need to get out more.

[Reba 2]

a peace sign is a symbol of Satan!?

[PlatyPius 5]

a peace sign is a symbol of Satan!?

I didn't get that part either. They're in Denver, not the Bible Belt. #######? Damn tree huggin' hippies! Puttin' up peace signs, smokin' dope, and worshipping Satan!

Edited November 29, 2006 by PlatyPius

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Bob Kearns, president of the board, also said some saw it as a symbol of Satan.

Wow. Land of the free and home of the stupid?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

a peace sign is a symbol of Satan!?

Some abstract ways, all of which have to do with (Daimler) Benz.

• luxury model, "can't serve both God and mammon"
  
• Benz now owns Chrysler with Pentastar (five-point-star with two-points downfacing surrounded by PENTAGON) which vaguely resembles pentacle (surrounded by CIRCLE with single point downfacing two-points up)
  
• Benz is based in Germany, a country once ruled by the satanic Nazi regime (there were models made during Hitler's time)
  

Hardly any of these make much sense.

[Ban Hammer 13,335]

the topic is precisely why i refuse to live in a place with a homeowner's association.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

a peace sign is a symbol of Satan!?

Some abstract ways, all of which have to do with (Daimler) Benz.

• luxury model, "can't serve both God and mammon"
  
• Benz now owns Chrysler with Pentastar (five-point-star with two-points downfacing surrounded by PENTAGON) which vaguely resembles pentacle (surrounded by CIRCLE with single point downfacing two-points up)
  
• Benz is based in Germany, a country once ruled by the satanic Nazi regime (there were models made during Hitler's time)
  

Hardly any of these make much sense.

Not much sense indeed.

Many people don't know that the peace symbol is semaphore (flag signaling) for ND (Nuclear Disarmament).

[one...two...tree 2,762]

a peace sign is a symbol of Satan!?

Some abstract ways, all of which have to do with (Daimler) Benz.

• luxury model, "can't serve both God and mammon"
  
• Benz now owns Chrysler with Pentastar (five-point-star with two-points downfacing surrounded by PENTAGON) which vaguely resembles pentacle (surrounded by CIRCLE with single point downfacing two-points up)
  
• Benz is based in Germany, a country once ruled by the satanic Nazi regime (there were models made during Hitler's time)
  

Hardly any of these make much sense.

Not much sense indeed.

Many people don't know that the peace symbol is semaphore (flag signaling) for ND (Nuclear Disarmament).

Interesting.

[Fandango 1,439]

Has nowt to do with 'land of the free' or anything like that....when you buy a home/condo in a subdivision governed by an HOA, you agree to live by their rules. I think this hoo ha over a wreath is stupid, but you'd be amazed at what kinda of ridiculous things....worse than this even....that HOAs fight over.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Has nowt to do with 'land of the free' or anything like that....when you buy a home/condo in a subdivision governed by an HOA, you agree to live by their rules. I think this hoo ha over a wreath is stupid, but you'd be amazed at what kinda of ridiculous things....worse than this even....that HOAs fight over.

A friend couldn't park his pickup truck inside the HOA compound. Against the rules. It was a new Toyota truck but it was OK if you had an old car. crazy