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Associated Press - November 14, 2009 12:04 PM ET
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) - A billboard in Mason City that feature a definition of socialism accompanied by the phrase "Obama-nation" is drawing complaints.
Mark Tlusty of Rockford spent about $400 to display the sign for a month. He represents a group called Concerned Citizens and helped organize an April anti-tax protest in Mason City.
He says the sign, which also displays the communist symbol of a hammer and sickle, demonstrates the believe that the country is headed toward socialism.
Kathleen Wild of Mason City complained that the sign gives the appearance that residents are intolerant.
Information from: Globe Gazette, http://www.globegazette.com/
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