Does this story really deserve front page treatment? Especially when, based on actual numbers, less than 25 actual incidents, nationwide, is the basis for the shock and outrage. I actually think its sort of funny.
Mangers are turning up empty Nativity scenes see a big jump in thefts and vandalism this holidayThe first sign of trouble for the nativity scenes of Woodstock was a sign, written by hand in jagged black letters and propped against the manger that was part of a massive, incandescent holiday display in the Popovits family's front yard.
"Would Jesus use this much electricity?" it read.
A few days later, Jesus was gone, torn from his wooden crib by a vandal. It was one of three thefts of baby Jesus figures reported to Woodstock police last week.
