The new 10 Commandments monument at the Arkansas state capitol didn’t last 24 hours before someone drove thru it.
Probably this guy.
Hope he gets crucified.
The suspects name has been released and he streamed it on facebook. He did something similar in Oklahoma.
Turns out the guy was mad about a golden cow. It is okay, he’ll go back and get a new set engraved (with different commandments, for some reason.)
Nailed it.
Was just about to say, this story sounds remarkably meta.
I had to google for it, but I found a local TV station posting.
There’s a link to his Facebook page with the video there. Not much to see since it was the middle of the night, but you do hear get to hear Mr. Reed yell “Freedom!” just before smashing into the monument.
Smashing his car into stone tablets? Repeatedly? How does his auto insurance company react to this?
This is the kind of terror I can get behind. He attacks structures rather than people. And gives work to craftsmen who will rebuild the statue. Everyone wins.
Holy crap are we actually erecting monuments to the 10 commandments at state capitols??? Good gravy. :smack:
So the guy is basically a Japanese catfish?
The Fraternal Order of Eagles has been working hard to place monuments to their God and religion all over the United States for years, and they’ve been successful in not only doing so but in keeping other religious groups and views out of public spaces. According to their website, they have placed at approximately 115 monuments on public property. Perhaps the most notable one before the Arkansas monument was the one in Texas that resulted in the Van Orden v. Perry lawsuit.
/me is relieved to see that the guy isn’t on TeamAtheist.
Why? It’s not like anyone will remember that. This will probably be trotted out as War on Christianity for quite awhile.
Nothing says: “Welcome, Christians!” to people who aren’t Christian like a 10 commandment monument at the Capitol!
My *other *nickname is Namazu-san.
What is–the world’s least popular bumper sticker, Alex?
I’m imagining the next series of Liberty Mutual ads…
Thou Shalt Have No Other Brads Before Me!