Graffiti or Free Speech?

Tools

Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Jeremy Landers

Story Created: Dec 14, 2007 at 11:02 PM CST

Story Updated: Dec 15, 2007 at 10:29 AM CST

December 14, 2007

It's the writing on the wall, or house we should say on DeForrest Street that is causing quite a controversy.

The two story home is covered in what some are calling graffiti, but the people who live there, call it free speech.

Nicholas Thomas Rhode who is renting the home said, "I want to send a message to America that the world needs peace, the world needs to stop being stupid.  It's not that hard, unity and love is the whole meaning of Christmas and that's why we are doing this.  There is nothing wrong with expressing yourself, its art, appreciate it, this is why we live in America."

However, neighbors and passersby say its an eye sore.

Passerby Bess Burton said, "they have three vehicles, spray painted all over the vehicles, you can't go back on that, they've ruined their house, hanging man, thats not right."

The police department was called out to the home.  However, there was no report filed and no citations were given out by the officer who went to the home.

-Bill Churchwell 3News

KIII-TV Weather

On Demand

AP Video

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Poll

The Corpus Christi City Council has voted to negotiate with the National Swim Center to replace the Coliseum. Do you agree?

  • Yes.
  • No. Just demolish the building.
  • No. Rennovate it and use as a public venue, as it has been.
  • I liked the Brass/Ice Skating Rink idea.