posted on September 18, 2004 01:16:41 PM new
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) -- A farmer who dumped three tons of manure on the route of a gay pride parade to protest the event was found guilty Thursday of misdemeanor harassment.
Wesley Bono, 35, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but the judge suspended the sentence as long as Bono makes regular payments for restitution and court costs.
Bono admitted spreading the manure along two city streets and in front of a gay couple's home. He pleaded innocent Aug. 2, claiming he was exercising his right of free speech.
It seems to me this jug head is paying a nice sum for his "freedom of speech". He obviously doesn't have froward thinking skills. After the parade was over, his dumped manure would still be there and everyone would have to contend with it. So he really didn't create a problem for just the people who wanted to have a gay pride parade, he created a problem for everyone who uses that street. His hatred now has cost him public embarrassment and some of his own money. Looks good on him!
posted on September 18, 2004 02:21:26 PM new
Reminds me of my neighbour who threw his newly delivered pizza on the front lawn because it had the wrong ingredients on it.
posted on September 18, 2004 02:24:02 PM new
He made his statement and is being made to pay the price for objectionable outcome. Linda Ronstadt deja vu all over again.
