A former Mississippi political candidate is facing criminal charges after a bedazzled statue of Baphomet, a figure associated with the Satanic Temple, was discovered decapitated at the Iowa State Capitol.

Michael Cassidy, 35, a former U.S. Navy pilot, told Fox News that he saw the controversy surrounding the display, which was heavily criticized by Republican politicians like Ron DeSantis, and drove to the Iowa Capitol to see it for himself. He said it hit a “nerve” and went on to destroy it.

According to an archived version of his campaign website, Cassidy pushed for a 10-year prison sentence for anyone who destroys a statue in his own state.

  • Cosmic Cleric
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    56 months ago

    But you don’t understand, he’s all about respecting the establishment of religion but this wasn’t a religion.

    I can’t tell if this comment is missing a /s or not.

      • Cosmic Cleric
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        36 months ago

        Well Bob, I can’t say I ever miss the /s.

        Well, considering that you got the name wrong, your comment doesn’t instill a whole lot of confidence of accuracy.