The lawn ornament, a cross wrapped in white christmas tree lights, bears frightening similarity to a burning cross. A burning cross was used most notably by the Ku Klux Klan as a way to intimidate non-Caucasians.
I have my doubts that the similarity was intentional, or that it was meant to send a message to a minority community. But it is an unfortunate occurrence. Apparently the AFA needs a better marketing team (not to mention better leaders, better agendas, and better thought).
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