The first article was written by Tristan Hallman, Tom Steele and Robert Wilonsky (written yesterday), the second by David Taffet (appeared in the Dallas Voice Print Edition on 9/8/17). Both of these articles were written to inform the public on the current standing of the statue's removal. I think all of the authors think that the structure should be removed (As well as I). I hope that this change will start more removals of the statues and will open people's eyes and minds to knowing that they are a part of our history, but not something to glorify.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Lee Statue Removal in Dallas - Amy Mills
There has recently been a debate in the city of Dallas regarding the removal of the statue of the confederate general, Robert E. Lee at Lee Park. One side cheers for its extraction, while another argues for it to stay. A judge recently ruled that Dallas can remove the piece as it insights division. As of yesterday, the city doesn't have the proper equipment/crew to safely remove it. This statue will be very difficult to remove (but in my opinion, worth it). The representation was erected in the 1930s to remind the black community of their lower rank. The structure is going to be removed, but it is not known when it'll be extradited. Hopefully, it will be in the near future.
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I agree that it's time to take down a statue that was meant to remind african americans that they are inferior and lesser than white people.
ReplyDeleteI believe we should be reminded of certain parts of our history, but not of things that degraded people. No one deserves to be reminded of their lowliness of others.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that the statue is being taken down! A statue that was used to tell the black community that they were a lower rank does not belong in America. We have moved past inequality (At least I'd like to think we have for the most part), so we do not need a constant reminder of the inequality we once had.
ReplyDeleteI am happy this statue is being taken down. In my opinion, this does not belong in a park, this should belong in a museum were people can understand it put not be put down by it.
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy that the statue is being taken down. A statue commemorates and celebrates parts of history and culture. Although this part of our history should be remembered, it should not, in anyway be celebrated.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that this is even an issue is rather annoying. It's rather optimistic, but I wish people would understand that the statues were build to degrade African Americans rather than honor the men who fought to separate themselves from the United States. There is a clear difference between honoring history and glorifying it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what everyone is saying. What I don't like is that the city is paying $400,000 just to remove it and more to store it until they figure out what to do with it. This is the same city that lost a good portion of its police force because there was no money for their pensions. Somebody's profiting somewhere. It shouldn't cost that much to take down one statue. That money could be better spent on pensions and DISD.
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