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Columbus removes Columbus
2020-07-02
[FOX8] A Christopher Columbus statue outside Columbus’ City Hall was removed early Wednesday morning.

The statue will be placed in storage, according to a press release from Mayor Andrew Ginther’s office, according to our sister station, NBC 4.

“For many people in our community, the statue represents patriarchy, oppression and divisiveness. That does not represent our great city, and we will no longer live in the shadow of our ugly past,” said Mayor Ginther. “Now is the right time to replace this statue with artwork that demonstrates our enduring fight to end racism and celebrate the themes of diversity and inclusion.”

Ginther says he has also asked the Columbus Art Commission to launch a community-driven process for a replacement.
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Posted by:Fred

#10  So this mayor decided to take down the statue? Not allowing people to vote on this is the mark of a dictator.
Posted by: JohnQC   2020-07-02 23:50  

#9  What the hell, doesn't anyone get to vote anymore? Another Democrat mayor.
Posted by: JohnQC   2020-07-02 18:38  

#8  “For many people in our community, the statue represents patriarchy, oppression and divisiveness.

How about a "screw em." Bunch of whiny damned candy asses.
Posted by: JohnQC   2020-07-02 18:32  

#7  ..getting into the game.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2020-07-02 13:23  

#6  The state name is problematic too. Ohio is Japanese for "Good Morning" and you know what utter shits those guys were during WWII. Time to rebrand the whole state.
Posted by: SteveS   2020-07-02 12:32  

#5  Cleveland, too.
Posted by: Clem   2020-07-02 11:12  

#4  Cincinnati named for a dead white male. That will have to be corrected too, no doubt.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-07-02 10:50  

#3  A rose is a rose....
Posted by: Clem   2020-07-02 09:53  

#2  So when do they change the name of the city, and o what?
Posted by: Glenmore   2020-07-02 09:50  

#1  Just shaking my head.
Posted by: Clem   2020-07-02 00:48  

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