Evokes the same emotions as slowing for a funeral procession?
We see them all the time alongside the road. It might start out as a simple cross. Usually there are flowers nearby. Sometimes candles. A sign of respect or an eyesore?
The North Carolina Piedmont Triad's top go-to source for News
A service of the News & Record, Greensboro, North Carolina
« Hillary's faith and values | Main | Religious hospitality »
We see them all the time alongside the road. It might start out as a simple cross. Usually there are flowers nearby. Sometimes candles. A sign of respect or an eyesore?
Comments (1)
To report abuse of the comment feature on this site, please use the feedback form at the bottom of any page.
I recall a night some years ago when a young man died in a wreck just down the street from my house. The next day, several of this kid's classmates had set up a little shrine for him. I believe this is a sort of recent development in social customs. Most of the time, it doesn't cause any problems, and I feel a small pang of sympathy when I see one. But sometimes, people tend to go overboard, creating not only an eyesore but a positive hazard to safe driving. I think folks need to get a sense of proportion on such things. However, as I said, most of the time, it's no big deal to me.
Posted on June 11, 2007 4:04 PM