Pirate statue raises protest in Girardville, PA

[jeff of pa]

The life-size statue depicting a female pirate brandishing a flintlock pistol in her left hand and a large hook replacing her right hand stands in front of the Discount Furniture and Appliances store on Main Street in the borough’s business district.

The fake weapon isn’t the issue for the Rev. Edward B. Connolly, pastor of St. Joseph and St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic churches in the borough. What he does have a problem with is the statue’s attire. The blouse, tied in front, leaves little to the imagination above the waist; below it, low-riding, slacks do much the same.

http://www.republicanherald.com/art....20090331.a.pg3.pr31statue_s1.2411355_loc.txt

 

[stefen]

Now if the statue was making love to a brass pole, I might side with the Good Rev...

 

[RON (PA)]

I would need to see a picture to judge either way....

 

[godisnum1]

I think I've seen a picture of her on here before... or somewhere??
She is dressed a little sexy, but it's a statue. *shrugs*
If it's that big of a deal, they could always just bring her inside the store...

Bran <><

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

What? No picture? Can not give true opinoion without visual study of said statue........



Ray S

 

[jeff of pa]

I Havn't been to Girardville in years
Early 80's I Think.
so sorry no pic

 

[jeff of pa]

Here Ya Go

http://www.wnep.com/wnep-schyl-pirate-statue-controversy,0,1030598.story


The Priest says he may even Visit the Statue & Pray for it's Removal :P

Yea Right.

He just wants another Look

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Here Ya Go

http://www.wnep.com/wnep-schyl-pirate-statue-controversy,0,1030598.story


The Priest says he may even Visit the Statue & Pray for it's Removal :P

Yea Right.

He just wants another Look

Nice pic. I see nothing wrong with it. Very healty looking to me.

Thanks for the follow up.

Yes, I agree, definately wanted a second look.

Ray S

 

[truckinbutch]

Here Ya Go

http://www.wnep.com/wnep-schyl-pirate-statue-controversy,0,1030598.story


The Priest says he may even Visit the Statue & Pray for it's Removal :P

Yea Right.

He just wants another Look

If it was a little boy he would have no issue ; but would be there every day to look .