I get why some feel a negative about the building. Here in America, some of the confederate past remberences (civil war) has been removed and a lot of places renamed such as Army posts and bases. While it's history it does bring back some not so good times of the past that some don't want to be reminded of.
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It's tricky isn't it. Lot's of history is ugly and sad, but you can't change history. If you remove it completely, the future generations will never know what happened in the past and may repeat the same mistake without understanding the consequences
Yes it can be. I agree erasing history can lead to making mistakes again. Now for things like slavery for instance. I don't agree having statues and tributes to leaders who were opposed to it. It just sends the wrong message in my opinion. I think that's why many have been torn down or places being renamed. This kind of history should be in books only.
Agree.
Our city, Bristol in UK was prominent in the slave trade back in the days, something that still hurts many locals today. At the height of the BLM movement a couple of years ago, a statue of the wealthiest merchant in the city centre, Colston, was pulled down by protesters and thrown into the river. That video went viral around the world. His statue is now stored in the exhibition warehouse as part of behind the scenes tour.
The city still has many places named after him. Some buildings and schools have been renamed, but streets are a bit more difficult.
Yup BLM was behind it here as well. Even some Native Americans stepped up and more renaming to include sports mascots. Hopeful as time goes along there is more unity here and abroad