[joeysteele]

I don't support normally physical destruction or violent acts.
There's been a long running issue with this statue for a very long time.

With authorities neither seeming to really engage or address it.

On this, I'm pleased to see this verdict and think it's the right one.

Furthermore, on a biased view, I intensely dislike statues.
I see no point of the further glorification of individuals in statues.

Make them and put them in buildings where those who may wish to look at them or regularly visit them can do so.
Not have them shoved in your face as you walk around or drive around cities and towns.

Usually often only attracting a load of bird mess.