Halloween decorations at a home in Brentwood are stirring up some negative attention from the post office.
Richard Beatty decorated his home for Halloween and one of the items includes a skeleton hanging from a gallows.
Beatty says his African American male carrier told him two days ago that he finds it offensive because it includes a noose. He says the postmaster then came by and told him that his mail service would be suspended until he takes it down.
Beatty says he’s not taking down his decoration. He says he had to pick up his mail in person Wednesday.
“I don’t see how the U.S. post office can tell me what I can and cannot do on my own property for a holiday,” says Beatty. “I think that’s ridiculous.” [PEN: we agree with Mr. Beatty] – Read more at Long Island News
“In the United States, a noose is sometimes left as a message in order to intimidate people, as it was the main object used in segregation era lynchings. It is illegal to display a noose in a threatening manner in Virginia, New York and Connecticut.” (Wikipedia) It is illegal to display a noose in NY state. Offensive or not, it is against the law.
A Halloween display is not threatening. PEN
What an idiot.. Offensive how? It’s a damn skeleton. I hate this generation i really do. Get over it already
Eddie – we (PEN) couldn’t agree with you more. Absolutely stupid.