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Obama ghost hung from tree in Fairfield sparks controversy
The centerpiece of one Fairfield man’s Halloween display is a ghost hanging by a rope from a tree. The ghost is labeled “Hussain Obama.”
This has caused several of the man’s neighbors to complain. The man is not shy about his racist views: he said he believes this is a white Christian nation and shouldn’t be led by a black man, according to TV news reports.
Here is the video from local 12 news:
The city of Fairfield released a statement today:
Over the last several days, one of our residents has chosen to express his self-described racist views publicly. This individual’s isolated opinion, as depicted in a yard display, does not represent the values of our community. The elected and appointed officials of Fairfield, Ohio do not condone the actions of this individual and find this behavior abhorrent. It is unfortunate that this resident has chosen to use his First Amendment rights in this despicable manner.
For more on the role racism (and sexism and ageism) could play in this year’s presidential race, see a previous package of stories we did here.
What do you think of this display?
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By DT
October 20, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
I would bet if it was the other way, he would already be ‘hauled in by the authorities.’By Get Real
October 20, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
DT, It does not matter which candidate it was about. This ignorance can’t be tolerated.By george
October 21, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
Does this make Obama a victim now. Obama has 600 million in his campaign chest. He is a harvard graduate, is backed by hollywood, and 80% of the news media. This man is a poor white expressing his opinion on his own home.By Michelle
October 21, 2008 2:16 AM | Link to this
I don’t think Obama has ever projected himself as a victim. He’s worked hard for everything he has. But please don’t try to engender sympathy for a racist.By stan
October 22, 2008 2:22 AM | Link to this
I am sure this man is a racist.Good question is Obama a racist? Why did he listen to Rev. Wright racist comments for 20 . years? He only disowened him after Wright received bad publicity. WHY?