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Rudi Hedman Caterham 08 Jun 20 12.04am | |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
The man had the balls to do what the cowards running the Police don't. f*** these people. I agree. But they probably have the wrong police there. Need more Public Order or riot trained police in there. All they have are police who stop you in your car or call for backup to stop one or two people in the street. They’re outnumbered without anything to use. Only going to go one way.
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Teddy Eagle 08 Jun 20 12.06am | |
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Originally posted by DanH
So did Jimmy Savile. Except what this Bristol man did was legal at the time.
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cryrst The garden of England 08 Jun 20 12.10am | |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
Except what this Bristol man did was legal at the time. That really is the point.
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DanH SW2 08 Jun 20 12.14am | |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
Except what this Bristol man did was legal at the time. So slavery was OK because it was legal at the time? Sure you want to stick your neck out on that one?
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Teddy Eagle 08 Jun 20 12.23am | |
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Originally posted by DanH
So slavery was OK because it was legal at the time? Sure you want to stick your neck out on that one? I wouldn’t want to judge previous generations by today’s standards.
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DanH SW2 08 Jun 20 12.26am | |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
I wouldn’t want to judge previous generations by today’s standards. It’s not hiding it by not having a statue of a slave owner there any longer. History belongs in museums. Statues are supposed to commemorate good.
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Teddy Eagle 08 Jun 20 12.38am | |
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Originally posted by DanH
It’s not hiding it by not having a statue of a slave owner there any longer. History belongs in museums. Statues are supposed to commemorate good. What are the rules on statues? I don’t know.
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cryrst The garden of England 08 Jun 20 5.35am | |
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Originally posted by DanH
It’s not hiding it by not having a statue of a slave owner there any longer. History belongs in museums. Statues are supposed to commemorate good. Where is the evidence that the people who have been requesting its removal asked for that to happen,just one piece of evidence. There is none I reckon. Not once would that have been middle ground. It's gone now and will cost £1000s to retrieve and repair the damage. Then as soon as its put in a museum it will be attacked again. Like it would have been if it was in a museum already.
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Badger11 Beckenham 08 Jun 20 7.54am | |
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Originally posted by DanH
If you read up on it there have been attempts to have it removed by the proper channels for years. This isn’t trying to erase history. Statues are meant to be for those to be idolised. If you are comfortable with a statue for someone who made a fortune out of slavery then that should really make you worry. I already told you I couldn't care less about the statue I am not defending it or slavery I am defending law and order against anarchy. You say attempts have been made to remove it legally, so the local Labour council hasn't been listening to the people? And what if a group decide they don't like the statue of Nelson Mandela? it's okay to tear that down as well? No I didn't think so. I predict now that this is setting an example and other statues will be torn down if they happen to be favourites of the left they will be outraged.
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Spiderman Horsham 08 Jun 20 8.34am | |
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Originally posted by SW19 CPFC
mmmmm I’m not sure this is as controversial as you’re making out Criminal act aside, no one seems to be saying ‘erase history’ - or that the simple act of removing a slave traders statue, seemingly a symbol of celebration of murder and tyranny, equals that? There are plenty of celebrated and also controversial and horrendous historical figures that don’t have statues and are heavily prominent in written and taught history. They don’t have statues. Does that mean they’re erased from history? Bit of a silly point. Not sure I get the argument As for Churchill - I’m not sure that statue will be pulled down anytime soon. He should be remembered and revered with a statue but he’s not as squeaky clean and good ol England as some might like to make out. Nor was Nelson Mandela, has his statue been defaced? I think I know the answer Edited by Spiderman (08 Jun 2020 8.35am)
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Spiderman Horsham 08 Jun 20 8.38am | |
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Originally posted by Lucretius
Like, also, the idea that that it's wrong for the public to remove a piece of public property seems contradictory. It was in a public space. The public rose up and took it down. Awesome. Taking ownership of the city. What a bizarre last sentence
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Spiderman Horsham 08 Jun 20 8.41am | |
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Originally posted by SW19 CPFC
Haha Alternative views are what make for great debate However whatever the view, it should at least be a worthy contribution rather than recycled rhetoric from whatever targeted social media certain individuals had been reading 5 minutes before hand. Even worse when it’s reposted constantly as a form of propaganda communication Do you think the same about DanH? Probably not
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