Constitutionalists Target Lake City Art

The Kootenai County Constitution Party plans to protest the dedication Friday of the city of Coeur d’Alene’s art-on-loan program as a result of the inclusion of a “Hindu demon, Ganesh , statue” now displayed on Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Mayor Sandi Bloem will oversee the dedication, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. during the monthly ArtWalk program. On the Constitution Party Web site, the following notice is given: “Christians of Kootenai County should be dismayed at the appearance of a Hindu demon, Ganesh , statue that is currently found on Sherman ave in Coeur d’Alene soon. The godless group of individuals that manage the “art” of the city have approved and paid with tax-payer money for a Rick Davis to sculpt a statue as ugly as sin.” The site goes on to list the members of the 12 members of the Art Commission who serve three-year terms. Click here. (Photo: About.com Hinduism)

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