EUGENE, Ore. – The Lane County Fair is drawing crowds with its thrilling rides, lively music, and delicious food. However, some fair merchandise is causing controversy among attendees.
Social media is buzzing with disapproval and anger over T-shirts being sold that depict Alligator Alcatraz. This makeshift immigration detention facility was established by the Trump administration in the Florida Everglades and has been criticized by human rights groups as cruel and inhumane.
“Honestly it’s kind of sad,” said Jasper Burchard, a concerned fairgoer. “It’s really sad to see something so messed up just being paraded around like it’s something fun. It’s sad to see something in general but to see someone wearing merch of it.”…