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TINA Y, asks Why? No need for racist statute

TINA Y, asks Why? No need for racist statute
I did like the museum and everyone that worked there was nice. Why the two stars?
I do think it is time to take down the statute in the front. It is 2019, not 1919. I do not think a statue built in the 1930s, showing a well clothed-well armed Caucasian man on a horse with an African American man and a Native American man (lesser clothed, lesser armed, lesser mobility- basically lesser than) walking behind him is the best message for our young diverse population.
We can do better. I understand this is sensitive, but come on people. Imagine what that says to all people (especially children looking up). This time in our history took away rights for many people. It should not be glorified.
I am not saying we should destroy this. I am saying it should belong inside the museum in the new section of white supremacy post Civil War, because that is what it represents. If we could not be tribal and be honest. Can the head honcho decision makers not see this. It is so obvious. I will be doing a survey of this in the coming months asking visitors what they think.
It will eventually come down. It is just a matter of time. Be the brave person that lawfully brings it down.
If I may humbly paraphrase Dr. King:
Do not be the white moderate who is more devoted to order than to justice.
The picture below is from a survey in the 1960s about how children will think less of themselves if they are portrayed negatively. There are also two pictures of the statute. The former President of Barnard should be able to see this.
If you agree please do what you can - todays people run this city, not the people from 100 years ago. Every effort helps. Leave a like, leave negative reviews, write letters, protest. We can do this together. There are enough negative images for our young children of color, let s bring this one down.
I am getting over a thousand views a day, hopefully someone reads this and can help.

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