That such an innocent diversion runs afoul of city, state and even federal requirements is perhaps one more sign our world is sadly over-regulated. There is probably nothing to be done about it. It is not quite a case for the American Civil Liberties Union. We are grateful that Dr. Baca has agreed to move two of the sculptures to the other side of the sidewalk rather than telling the city to take its stumps and do whatever it wants with them, which would be tempting. Bureaucracy abhors innovation.
Regulations take precedence over common sense.
There are no exceptions to the rules, except those that nobody notices. So don't be different. It attracts attention. Copyright 1999 North Platte Telegraph Online and The Associated Press. All rights reserved.