Time to take down the Citgo sign

Citgo oil company was taken over as a communistic, state-run entity by the anti-American government of Hugo Chavez (Venezuela).

Chavez has been allied with Fidel Castro and Iran's president, among others.

Now I cringe every time I see the Citgo sign on the skyline of Fenway Park. As much as I loved it over the decades, adding to the ambiance of Fenway, it doesn't rise above patriotism - not even close.

In fact, it sends a very bad message about Boston every time a shot of it is seen on television during nationally broadcast Red Sox games.

It is time for Citgo to Get Up and Go!