Chop or no chop?

[rug]

JASLO, Poland (Reuters) - An oak tree planted in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War Two to mark Adolf Hitler's birthday may soon face the axe if the local mayor has her way.

Authorities in Jaslo in rural southeastern Poland discovered the origins of the tree when plans were lodged to fell it to make way for a traffic roundabout.

"We obtained information that this is no ordinary tree but was put here to mark Adolf Hitler's birthday," said Jaslo's mayor, Maria Kurowska. "So should I try to improve our town's communications or should I allow a memorial to that criminal to remain standing? The choice is simple for me."

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5665FO20090707

[Chemisse]

1. Hey, it's not the tree's fault

[Warpy]

2. It's not the tree's fault!

Just remove all reference to its origins and let it live.

[lame54]

3. keep the tree and make it a doggy rest stop

[LARED]

4. A good reason to chop it down

To make way for the roundabout.

The Hitler connection is just a worthless historical artifact.

[Deja Q]

5. Chop the tree and make some fake testicles out of it. I'm sure Hitler would have appreciated one...

[Berry Cool]

6. No chop. Rededicate it to someone considered a Polish hero.

The story the mayor is telling sounds fishy anyway. It sounds as if she's just looking for an excuse to get rid of the tree.

Times like these, you wish we had a PETT...People for the Ethical Treatment of Trees.

[I Have A Dream]

7. Yes, rededicate it to someone else. Good idea!

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