Yet another disgraceful presentation

My preference would be to bury my head in the sand. And I worry sometimes that by highlighting something distasteful, we give publicity to something we would like to have ignored.  Hopefully with all the great Christmas stories here in Iowa and eastern Nebraska, I would hope this story will not be picked up but I fear that those creating this event know how to promote themselves.  Just today I learned that a paranormal group is sponsoring an event at the location of the 1912 Axe Murders on Dec. 4-6.  This time they are not only bringing disgrace to the memory of those who died but are insulting the season of our Savior's birth.  They are calling the event Merry Ax-Mas.  I don't know what can be done legally to stop this - if anything - but I do know that the citizens of Villisca should let those involved know how disgraceful what they are doing is and bring enough pressure that the event be cancelled. 

Comments

[UGG Boots]

These are all inter-related facets and fundamental to one another. Much of this, in the end, is rooted in tradition, as tradition is another means of expression and symbolism.

[gay cams]

I think whoever has the power to stop this should step in and do the right thing.

[Ron W. Malcolm]

I just read the ax murder house blog and wondered why they are saying there was only a historic tour of the house, when there were "paranormal investigations" going on Saturday night through the early morning hours? The blog is misleading. If the owners saw Mr. Moore's message in the paper before the Merry Ax Mas celebration, and knew clearly that Mr. Moore was upset, why didn't the house owners contact the organizers to let them know they needed to cancel the event or change the offensive name of the celebration? I know the owners are trying to distance themselves from this thing, but it is their house and they book the "talent". I get the impression that Mr. Moore is not only upset about this disturbing event, but the accumulation of other events and how the house is sensationalizing a very painful part of his family's history. I have seen the house, and personally find the sign on the ax murder house lawn offensive, and the graphic homepage of the bloody ax and house distasteful. If I find it inappropriate, I can imagine how Mr. Moore must feel.

[Jeannie Kuhn]

What is the world coming to that people are willing to pay $200.00 to “celebrate” a murder and during the time in which we celebrate the beginning of life in the birth of Christ? I pray that these people will see the wrongness of this and they become more aware of the hurtful thing they are doing to the families that were so strongly affected by this tragedy in our history.

[David Tharp]

It is fortunate and unfortunate that we live in a country where we can express or conduct our opinions and commerce. The efforts of the most base and the attendance of the most vulgar also exist. Must we rise above this? Can we function the same today as we did yesterday? Yes, we must always be above the sewage of mankind. We recognize the character of ourselves and our neighbors. It has existed before they came and it will exist after they are gone. Their life is short as is the life of most useless things. Proud you are and proud you should remain.

[Brandi Wegman]

I completely agree with all of the comments above. I would like to see the city find a way to make anyone and everyone that trys to hold this terrible event pay a fine. Maybe if the vultures have to pay, instead of make money from this they will decide against holding such a disgracefull event. Then put the money to work to honnor the memories of the people killed instead of forever casting them to that terrilble roll of the victims they had to endure. Let them rest in peace!!

[Mary Beth Miller]

Tammy Rundle brought this to my attention. It is positively horrible! What a total insult to the families..and then to add the prayer session...absolutely unbelievable.

[Melinda Carriker]

Very sad that there are people who would put this on, let alone that many people who would go, let alone for the extreme cost of the ticket. It is sad that in this day and age people take advantage of a horrible tragedy without thinking anything of the families this hurts and the image it gives the community.

[Sarah]

I am disgusted by this whole idea. To conflate the idea of a sacred, peaceful holiday with a mass murder that happened to people whose families we know, all in an attempt to make money, is despicable. I think whoever has the power to stop this should step in and do the right thing. Anyone participating in this should be ashamed.

[Mary]

This is appalling. Whoever is putting on this event shows no thought or compassion for the victims of these crimes, which are of historical interest to be sure, but certainly nothing to "celebrate" in such a craven way. If the murder victims were part of THEIR families, I wonder how they would like knowing that someone else is making money off their pain, or having an evening of... what? fun? enjoyment? at the expense of the victims.

[Debra Stevens]

I think it is very sad that people would stoop so low as to celebrate such a horrific tragedy, and celebrating it during one of the most important events in history. Our savior's birth. It is Christmas, not X-MAS and DEFINITELY NOT AX MAS! It is amazing that anyone would want to support such a thing. How do people become so cold and lose sight of what is important?