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California Gov apologizes for graffiti removal

This story out of California cracked me up: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger felt compelled to apologize because the state transportation department painted over years-old, patriotically themed graffiti. Fox News' coverage gave the pertinent details:Governor Schwarzenegger issued an apology Friday after California residents are up in arms that a flag mural ? paying homage to victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks ? was painted over after the state ruled it was graffiti."It has come to my attention that Caltrans has recently removed a patriotic and meaningful flag mural that was painted on the side of Interstate 680 following the tragic events of 9-11. To do so only days before we celebrate our independence and reflect on the freedoms we are lucky enough to enjoy in America is unconscionable...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on July 04, 2010 (boomark / email).