Fullerton’s Sheepish Demeanor in Danger?

It is difficult to drive through downtown Fullerton via Harbor Boulevard without a sense of ewe-phoria.

It is true, cities often seek to promote their identity through art. Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has “angels” positioned at various points throughout the city. Locally, Brea has become known for its sculptures at strategic locations.

And Fullerton? The city some proudly deem to be the “education” city? We’ve got [fiberglass] sheep (June 16)! Sheep: the animal considered as one of the most stupid, naive, indiscriminate of all animals. They’ll follow anything, even to the point of walking over a cliff.

There is a humorous side too to these downtown bigger-than-life animals.

According to a recent news radio interview I heard with Police Chief Patrick McKinley, those individuals who have imbibed a few too many adult beverages have tried to ride them. These “endangered species” are now requiring police protection for their safety. (Your tax dollars at work!)

Since most of the sheep are painted with “south of the border” decor, perhaps the best solution to this problem would be to exchange our lifeless sheep for real live burros on each street corner as seen in Tijuana.

They not only can be ridden, they are removable, requiring no night police protection and no cost to the taxpayers. Better still, another more appropriate symbol could be chosen that would give unique and proud identity to Fullerton. Ewe decide!

Marilyn Davenport

Fullerton