RedScare Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Farmer's Branch, apparently fearing the pesky US Constitution may get in the way of their suburban ethnic cleansing, has come up with a new scheme to rid the town of Hispanics.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5204649.htmlPerhaps I am not the most unbiased observer, given that I painted my own house yellow with blue and red trim, but come on. Wouldn't it be easier for them to just outlaw pink flamingos and be done with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 most colors can be altered to look "shocking". i don't know how they'll be able to say one color is worse than another. very subjective. now let me walk down my latin blue vestibulo to my latin green bano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Those reader comments following the article are funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 From the article:"I believe controlling the color you paint your house is basically profiling the Hispanic community," said Elizabeth Villafranca, whose family owns a Mexican restaurant in Farmers Branch. "We all know who paints their homes tropical colors."Well golly, Ms Villafranca. Just because the trashy Hispanics you know have execrable taste and no regard for their neighbors doesn't mean all Hispanics fall into that category. Perhaps if she were to expand her circle of acquaintances, she might find that the use of inappropriate colors and unattractive landscaping doesn't define any one ethnic or racial group. If this is an issue of personal liberties vs. what's good for the community, then let's debate these points on their merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 There are plenty of developments in and around Houston that do the same thing. I think that Stinco Ranch is one. More than likely the Woodlands and Kingwood are others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Stinko Ranch. Thanks for the laugh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I just had the thought how cool would it be to list some funny names for communities:Stinko Ranch (Thanks gto)Passing-Gas-DennaBooger-LandSpank-a-Dena (ok, so I have two offerings there)The Rice PillageBunk-Her-HillThe Galla-DiahreaDiaperChick_ShootMyBossThenMeee_Run-Over-My-Husband-5-Times-Accidentally-Now-Your-Dead (Sorry, my first thought on "Clear Lake" would offend my alternative lifestyle buddies)West-PoooMinorialChannel-Anal-ViewMisery-CityDeer FartStabFordCon-Death-RowWoodie-Lands (as in "I'm get'n a woodie")Tom's Balls610: The Inner-PoopDickenson (I dont need to change that one at all)Dweeb-CityBayQueefDamn!! I 'bout burst a gut laughing comming up with these. I have WAY too much fun entertaining myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 2112 what have you been drinking/smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 2112 what have you been drinking/smoking?I was at Sherlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I was at Sherlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I always liked Stinkadena, probaby because that was the first one I heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 2112 what have you been drinking/smoking?And at 8:49, too! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 And at 8:49, too! LOL!now we know why they call it happy hour! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I just had the thought how cool would it be to list some funny names for communities:Stinko Ranch (Thanks gto)Passing-Gas-DennaBooger-LandSpank-a-Dena (ok, so I have two offerings there)The Rice PillageBunk-Her-HillThe Galla-DiahreaDiaperChick_ShootMyBossThenMeee_Run-Over-My-Husband-5-Times-Accidentally-Now-Your-Dead (Sorry, my first thought on "Clear Lake" would offend my alternative lifestyle buddies)West-PoooMinorialChannel-Anal-ViewMisery-CityDeer FartStabFordCon-Death-RowWoodie-Lands (as in "I'm get'n a woodie")Tom's Balls610: The Inner-PoopDickenson (I dont need to change that one at all)Dweeb-CityBayQueefDamn!! I 'bout burst a gut laughing comming up with these. I have WAY too much fun entertaining myself!You forgotGunspointGaylariaAsmadenaRiver Folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 You forgotGunspoint Gaylaria Asmadena River Folks Weedlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Weedlands Beerpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 These neighborhoods creating "image" (e.g. color) standards does not seem too bad - a neighborhood should be a cluster of homes with some kind of commonality. However, the idea of an entire city (government entity) dictating characteristics of "taste" for all of its citizens does concern me. The people who do not like "bright colors" should address the issue directly with their neighbors, or at the neighborhood level - not ask the city to enforce their taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 These neighborhoods creating "image" (e.g. color) standards does not seem too bad - a neighborhood should be a cluster of homes with some kind of commonality. However, the idea of an entire city (government entity) dictating characteristics of "taste" for all of its citizens does concern me. The people who do not like "bright colors" should address the issue directly with their neighbors, or at the neighborhood level - not ask the city to enforce their tasteThe problem with that theory is that generally cities have the power to make and enforce laws - neighborhoods do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDE Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 This was a proposal by a couple of citizens. The city of Farmers Branch did not initiate it or pursue it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I didn't realize that the Painted Ladies of Postcard Row were owned by Hispanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moni Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 In Santa Fe, NM - only 6 colors may be used when building a home. They are all muted earthtones. This city is the capital of New Mexico and I have never read or heard of anyone complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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