The "winter solstice" sign, provided by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and placed in our state capitol by local atheists, has been taken down as scheduled and without commotion. All reports indicate that the sign survived in tact without vandalism or significant protest. It was expected to be controversial, called controversial in the small amount of media coverage it received, but ultimately did not generate much real controversy. You'll have to decide for yourself if that makes it a success or a failure.It has been suggested that we use the placement of the sign in the capitol next year to increase public awareness of atheists in Mississippi. I think this is an excellent idea. The local narrative around the sign emphasized the role of radicals in Wisconsin interfering in our state. The reality was much different, of course. Perhaps we can work to get that across next year.
On a personal note, I just want to thank all of you who were involved with the sign. It meant a great deal to know that if we have to put up with a plastic Jesus in our capitol that a reminder of reason will be right there with it.
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