In the Viking-age this was the ultimate insult if you wanted to humiliate your enemies
The makings of this protest is from the leader of the local political group called the "Society-party".
The party describes themselves as:
an anarchistic party, built on the charity values of the new testament and the humanitarian ideals.
SO...
...You get the best of both worlds.
Relax take it slow, and then you rock out the show.
The horse-head on a pole is attributed the status as a art-installation, and the artist say violation on this piece of art will be reported to the police.
The governor of this village, on the other hand, is looking for ways to get it removed with the help from police attorneys.
The governor states that he is against oil-drilling in the near proximity of the local fishing grounds, but he think the horse-head is a bit to far.
Another reason for removing the horse-head is that the kids get scared.