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'''The Incident:''' The painting was on exhibit in the Massena Public Library's main reading room. After one week, Reverend Robert Wiernusz claimed that the piece was pornographic. After hearing the complaint the town supervisor, Duane Hazelton, removed the piece from display. <P> | '''The Incident:''' The painting was on exhibit in the Massena Public Library's main reading room. After one week, Reverend Robert Wiernusz claimed that the piece was pornographic. After hearing the complaint the town supervisor, Duane Hazelton, removed the piece from display. <P> | ||
'''Results of Incident:''' RoseMarie Wurm contacted the ACLU and the National Campaign for Freedom of Expression, who wrote Hazelton, objecting to his actions. The Massena Library Board unanimously voted to reinstall the work before Hazelton | '''Results of Incident:''' RoseMarie Wurm contacted the ACLU and the National Campaign for Freedom of Expression, who wrote Hazelton, objecting to his actions. The Massena Library Board unanimously voted to reinstall the work before Hazelton received the letter. The library is now working on a free expression policy. <P> | ||
'''Source:''' Artistic Freedom Under Attack, 1995 | '''Source:''' Artistic Freedom Under Attack, 1995 | ||