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Neighbors Were Horrified At ‘ISIS’ Christmas Lights- Then Police Made A Big Discovery
A light display in front of one Maine residence sparked local controversy when one passerby interpreted it as support of Islamic terrorism. As it turns out, however, the true intent behind the Christmas-themed presentation seems to be a denunciation of the Islamic State.
According to York County Sheriff William King, his office received a complaint about the Limerick home, specifically because the anagram ‘ISIS’ — one of several names used by the extremist organization — was spelled out in lights. The concerned citizen believed the design could be evidence that the resident was an “ISIS sympathizer.”
“Sheriff’s deputies visited the home,” King explained, “and the word ‘ISIS’ is lit up bright and clear.”
Above that word, however, was a design element that was not as immediately evident.
“What is not so clear,” he continued, “is that Santa Claus is relieving himself on the words. Deputies spoke with the homeowner explaining why the sheriff’s office took an interest in this holiday display; and the homeowner stated he was going to rearrange the lights to clear up any doubts about his message.”
Christmas display shows Santa’s disapproval of ISIS terror group with a urinating #santa. https://t.co/xwWoWNB6IF pic.twitter.com/7SFUqHVRvX
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) December 14, 2015
King had another idea to clear up such a nuance in his message, suggesting the homeowner “probably should have used yellow lights” to better represent Santa’s urine. He confirmed that the resident broke no laws and was not instructed to alter the display. Reaction to the story varied, though most social media commenters approved of the anti-ISIS sentiment.
@fmanjoo i appreciate the sentiment behind this regardless — Florence Ion (@Ohthatflo) December 14, 2015
Source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/neighbors-were-horrified-at-isis-christmas-lights-then-police-made-a-big-discovery/
