Y - Historic Statue Removal by Victoria Bortzfield https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6 What are the pros and cons to removing historic statues? en-us 2021-09-10 16:53:48 UTC 2021-09-13 14:20:54 UTC hello@padlet.com The statues do not promote racism victoriabortzfield https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736231181 2021-09-13 14:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736231181 The statues could be used in context to teach about the history of racism in America victoriabortzfield https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736232972 2021-09-13 14:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736232972 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736233525 The lost cause mythology justified jim crow laws]]> 2021-09-13 14:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736233525 "The statues were built to honor and enforce white supremacist views, and the intent or damaging effect have not been erased by time." https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736234684 2021-09-13 14:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736234684 For example, an explanatory plaque could be added by the statue to explain its history with regard to racism victoriabortzfield https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736235847 2021-09-13 14:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736235847 The statues were intended to promote white supremacy. https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736237363 2021-09-13 14:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736237363 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736238540 Jefferson had 600 slaves]]> 2021-09-13 14:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736238540 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736241299 It (historic figures like CC) promotes oppressive and revisionist messages]]> 2021-09-13 14:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736241299 Almost all the presidents back when slavery was a thing had slaves . https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736241926 2021-09-13 14:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736241926 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736243200 removing statues could lead to removing all the figures who did one wrong thing in the past]]> 2021-09-13 14:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736243200 statue reminded people of the past https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736244840 2021-09-13 14:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736244840 They think that if the statues are taking down then people are trying to removal that part of history to make people who disagree with it feel comfortable https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736247016 2021-09-13 14:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736247016 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736248406 removing the statues would be like removing history 

]]> 2021-09-13 14:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736248406 celebrations of columbus have long been criticized due to his colonization and genocide of indigenous people. https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736249548 2021-09-13 14:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736249548 https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736252124 people argued the plight to save the statues is a battle to save the Heritage, History, and Greatness of their Country]]> 2021-09-13 14:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736252124 Americans pay to have Confederate statues and the associated values on display. 40 Million dollars in taxes have been made over 10 years were allocated for confederate statues. https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736252248 2021-09-13 14:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriabortzfield/cwl0tnfjb2ryywr6/wish/1736252248