# The Shiny beacon of Pasco County Drivers on State Road 52 were treated to a brief, blinding display of patriotism this week when a local artist unveiled his masterpiece: a 45-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty made entirely from aluminum beer cans. While the sculpture was praised by local collectors of junk art, the Department of Transportation was less enthusiastic. The highly reflective surface of several thousand light beer cans acted as a parabolic mirror, directing a concentrated beam of Florida sunshine directly into the windshields of oncoming traffic. ## A Monument to Liberty and Carbonation "It was like driving into the heart of a dying star," said one commuter. "I support freedom, but I also support being able to see the lane lines." The artist, who spent three years collecting the materials, argued that the glare was simply "the light of liberty shining upon the masses." ## Resolution: - The statue has been fitted with a giant, custom-sewn burlap toga to reduce reflection. - The artist was awarded a local community improvement ribbon and a warning. *Satire Disclosure: This is a satirical parody story. FLORIDAMAN.AI does not advise building giant aluminum structures near active highways.*