Steve & Virginia Pearcy - Ideological Cultists

(Sacramento, California) To refresh foggy memories, Steve and Virginia Pearcy have created a vortex of bitterness in Sacramento by their offensive and insulting acts toward their community, their neighbors, their renters, and, by extension, the majority of America. An effigy of an American soldier hung by a noose around the neck along with a Saddam Hussein Iraqi flag were hoisted on their second home to announce their anti-American political beliefs. If that wasn't enough, they also displayed a large banner which specifically called the residents in the neighborhood "idiots" along with President Bush.


Pearcy Effigy
The Pearcys maintain that they are just exercising their right of free speech, which is fine, but that doesn't give them the right to disturb the peace and subject the neighborhood to harassment which, it seems, is more likely their aim. I admit to following this story from a distance, comfortably relying on Diggers Realm to keep me informed of the latest developments, and have nothing to add other than an observation.

In my mind, the Pearcys have been displaying a perfect cultist devotion to radical leftist political ideology. It makes no difference whether they are right or wrong because there will be no discussion, no debate. Up goes the offensive effigy and the insulting banner and the Pearcys skip town to their primary residence in Berkeley, leaving only the shocked and sickened sensibilities of the people who actually live in the neighborhood. It seems that the Pearcy's idea of political debate in a free society is supporting your beliefs by throwing a turd in the punchbowl. Grade school incorrigibles often do the same thing, however, they try to be anonymous in their mischief. On the other hand, ideological cultists seek recognition for their mischief.

It needs to be emphasized that Digger's thorough reporting of the Pearcy story includes some exclusive photos (Hot but SFW) and is an engaging and worthwhile read. It's almost like a clinical study in abnormal psychology. Go there.