Keep Bringing the Light

Loyal reader RB notes this article, where the authorities in East Chicago, IN are trying to cut back on people gathering under a suddenly popular streetlight...

City officials have turned off a streetlight that drew more than 250 people to see a shadow that some say resembles the image of Jesus Christ.

East Chicago Police Chief Angelo Machuca called an emergency meeting Sunday to recommend the light be turned off in the interest of public safety after nearby residents complained about blocked cars and visitors congregating until 5 a.m.

Several arrests were made Friday night after a large fight broke out in the area.

“The city respects everyone’s religious beliefs, but it’s getting to the point now where it’s almost too dangerous” to leave the light on, said Damian Rico, the city’s public relations director.

People have been trying to turn that light off for a little over 2,000 years. Guess it would take someone with the name of "Damian" to do it.