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| 2009-05-29 | |||
| Frank Larison is a disabled veteran with more than 14 years of service, including more than a year of combat duty in Vietnam. The 58-year-old former Marine now finds himself under attack by his Dallas homeowners association for displaying seven decals on his vehicle supporting the Marine Corps. "To me, it's being patriotic, and it shows that I served," the veteran told FOX 4. The board says the decals are advertisements that violate HOA rules, and must be covered or removed.
Some neighbors are outraged. "That is his identity," said neighbor Mary Castagna. "He goes to a lot of the veteran meetings, and it means a lot to him. Everyone else agrees with it; it doesn't bother anybody." "He's in the Marines, and he's proud of it, and I don't blame him," said neighbor Paul Hardy. "If I'd gone through what he's gone through, I'd be kind of proud of it myself." The letter from the board states you can't have any form of advertisement anywhere on your car on your property. FOX 4 cameras spotted bumper stickers for political parties, health causes, and other non-commercial interests on the property as well. One board member said he was unaware the HOA presidents sent the letter and did not know of any issue with Larimore's vehicle. "I will be looking into it," said board member Art Bradford. "I didn't know anything about this. I haven't seen this." The board president was out of town and unavailable. The condo management company did not want to comment.
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| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #23 A certain busybody in my neighborhood ripped a small USMC flag down from a former Marine's porch. Rookie mistake. He got his ass handed to him by a former Navy Corpsman who found out 'bout the disrespect. Gee - I was always told Corpsmen were non-combatants :) Go figure. . . . |
| Posted by: GORT 2009-05-29 21:38 |
| #22 "The letter from the board states you can't have any form of advertisement anywhere on your car on your property." I don't have to understand this, right? |
| Posted by: European Conservative 2009-05-29 18:39 |
| #21 I've been wrong before. Thank you, Zorba. :-) |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2009-05-29 17:24 |
| #20 Separately, Zorba, I think it was the Danes who wore Jewish stars, including the king. But your point certainly stands, very proudly. :-) Danish Jews weren't forced to wear the yellow badges. I'm pretty sure it was the Dutch. Also, I think that story about the Danish King threatening to don the badge is a myth. |
| Posted by: Zorba 2009-05-29 17:17 |
| #19 This idiot HOA president is going to rue the day she EVER tangled with a Marine. I hope she gets run out of town. |
| Posted by: remoteman 2009-05-29 16:42 |
| #18 Reminds me of the flag event in the Texas hospital. Folks have now had enough. Time to push back, oh how I wish we had GOP leadership. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2009-05-29 16:40 |
| #17 A concerned Marine, Frank G. nailed it: there are idiots attracted to the possibility to go power-mad at the homeowners' association/PTA/community council level...one of the uglier aspects of human nature. This has nothing to do with the overriding freedoms that you and your comrades are fighting/have fought for. Watch what happens: this is a perfect example of Americans exercising their rights in the face of petty tyranny. As you said, it has already started. The story was picked up by the local FOX television station, spread nationally, and the wanna-be tyrant not only went into hiding, but shut down her email address and no doubt took her phone off the hook. Probably had to turn off her cell phone, too. I have no doubt both she and the HOA board are very clear that she made a very, very stupid move, and are acting to reverse it as fast as ever they're able. This is how America was intended to work, and it's doing so quite well indeed. Separately, Zorba, I think it was the Danes who wore Jewish stars, including the king. But your point certainly stands, very proudly. :-) |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2009-05-29 15:36 |
| #16 I hate to say it but I am wondering if the freedom we are fighting for is alrady lost. Nah. The Marines firmly planted the flag on her Mount Suribachi. Eternal vigilance. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-05-29 15:30 |
| #15 She's already shut down her e-mail...lmfao Guess she wasn't as unavailable as advertised. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-05-29 15:28 |
| #14 I hate to say it but I am wondering if the freedom we are fighting for is alrady lost. Look at this pathetic picture. A disabled Marine Vet with PTSD is harassed by some anti military HOA BOD president. What is the world coming to when a nitwit like this holds sway over the lives of others? The good news is that we Marines are spreading this story worldwide via the blogs and nationwide via the MSM (lead by FOX among others). This story is big folks. It goes to the fundamental rights we take for granted and the shameful manner in which a wannabe power hungry idot acts toward our Marine patriots when given the opportunity to abuse the little power they have. I wonder how many Marines will ride to Dallas and support our brother Marine in his time of need. Marines stick together in time of need and this is such a time. Wait until they see the bumper stickers we have! |
| Posted by: a concerned Marine 2009-05-29 15:17 |
| #13 She's already shut down her e-mail...lmfao |
| Posted by: Art ofWar 2009-05-29 14:58 |
| #12 Spealing of OBAMA decals on cars, I haven't seen a one, I think they're ashamed. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-05-29 13:07 |
| #11 The HOA in my neighborhood tried to fine me 100 bucks when I moved in. They said I could not have trailers parked in front of my home. I asked the snide bitch how I was expected to move in and she said it was not her problem. After a brief altercation with the manager and a promise to sue her personally for harassment everything was removed from my "file" and they now leave me alone. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2009-05-29 12:12 |
| #10 uess her party affiliation. Oh hell, I won't make you guess: Darenda A Hardy (Kane,Russell,Coleman/Retired), (Zip code: 75243) $200 to DNC SERVICES CORPORATION/DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE on 03/31/08 |
| Posted by: spiffo 2009-05-29 11:38 |
| #9 HOA's are the prime vehicle for minor-league control freaks. Very true, Frank. When we re-roofed our home, our HOA threatened to sue us for not letting them choose the color (we didn't change the color from the original). I let them know that when they paid for my roof, I'd be happy to let them choose and we never heard another word. In the instance of this Marine Vet, I would love to see his neighborhood show their solidarity by slathering Marine decals and bumper stickers all over their vehicles -- similar to what the citizens of Holland did by wearing the Star of David badge during WWII. Let that liberal loon HOA prez try to get ALL the cars towed. Heh. |
| Posted by: Zorba 2009-05-29 11:34 |
| #8 Woodlands on the Creek II Royal/Fair Oaks Crossing 104 Homes President – Darenda Hardy hardyd4099@aol.com |
| Posted by: Kofi Claitle6576 2009-05-29 10:37 |
| #7 Semper Fi, you M* F* HOA Asshole! |
| Posted by: Art ofWar 2009-05-29 10:31 |
| #6 Government says vets are potential terrorists so this HOA president probably either fled town for his life or was placed under protection by Homeland Security. (sarc, in case the reader is an oblivion.) Of course I, not a vet (and thus less self-disciplined) would sure be tempted to be a threat. Maybe somebody has a bunch of USMC stickers they could plaster on the HOA persons car? It would give the tow truck operator an excuse to hook up the wrong car (you know any Texas tow truck driver would want one.) |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2009-05-29 09:01 |
| #5 HOA's are the prime vehicle for minor-league control freaks. They need to be beaten back and embarrassed to the point of having to hide in their condos for fear of confrontation |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-05-29 08:44 |
| #4 The board president was out of town and unavailable Given prior reactions in TX to this type of thing, if the Board Prez or member had made someone really PO'd, this would be a great opportunity to put together a 'Dan Rather' letter under the board's name and send it to the home owner. Picking a time when the real target was 'out of town' and having no opportunity to directly respond, would make for a real show. Payback can be a mother. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2009-05-29 07:58 |
| #3 So are the name decals on everybody's car an advertisement, too? How about their license plates? |
| Posted by: gorb 2009-05-29 07:16 |
| #2 The stickers are on his car, not his condo. Tell 'em to go pound sand, Marine! |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2009-05-29 06:52 |
| #1 I'm guessing that Obama stickers are exempt from the ire of those who would make this guy remove his stickers. |
| Posted by: no mo uro 2009-05-29 06:15 |