[Sticks]

So when Iraq was liberated, should they have kept all those statues of Saddam Hussain instead of destroying them?

Was that not "re-writing history" ?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Sticks

So when Iraq was liberated, should they have kept all those statues of Saddam Hussain instead of destroying them?

Was that not "re-writing history" ?

Do not be Silly

Although USA Carpet bombed them.

It was the Iraqi Public that Removed his statues.



Also Sticks are you aware that a Isis Destroyed
statue is being built in London
near Nelson.

The 3-D molded frame
from the original photo before
Evil Isis blew it up.(Ref ITV1 London News)


Rhodes is Staying at that College

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Sticks

So when Iraq was liberated, should they have kept all those statues of Saddam Hussain instead of destroying them?

Was that not "re-writing history" ?

A totally different argument Sticks.

The statues of Saddam Hussein were erected by himself or at his behest as a dictator and as Arista quite rightly says, it was the Iraqi people themselves who tore down these statues once liberated from the tyrants grip.

Oxford University erected the statue of Rhodes in recognition of the hundreds of millions of pounds by which they benefitted from the Foundation he created in his will to provide free education to underprivileged students from America, Germany AND the colonies.

They did not erect the statue in any kind of misplaced veneration that Rhodes was an imperialist.

It is NOT the people of Britain who wish to tear down Rhodes statue, it is a very small minority of hypocritical political agitators, the leader of which - cheeky arrogant bastard that he is - is studying at Oxford on the very free scholarship afforded to him by Rhodes will.

This IS NOT Palmyra and ISIS are not in control of the UK - yet.

[Kizzy]

I'm a person of Britain... I say they are right to suggest that he isn't what Oxford should be proud of appearing as representative of their colleges.
He has the right to say how he feels.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Merry Kizzmas

I'm a person of Britain... I say they are right to suggest that he isn't what Oxford should be proud of appearing as representative of their colleges.
He has the right to say how he feels.

I agree


Thats why Ch4HD News Jon Snow and other days Paxman
will be the best you can find.


That Young Black Student
sat there right next to a Mature Black Lady
and gave his Mantra
and Lost.


Feel The Force

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Merry Kizzmas

I'm a person of Britain... I say they are right to suggest that he isn't what Oxford should be proud of appearing as representative of their colleges.
He has the right to say how he feels.

As I said; "It is a very small minority".

Yes, he has the right to say how he feels, and I have the right to say that he is a subversive, cheeky bastard of an ingrate.

Quite obviously, the powers that be at Oxford agree with me.

[Thotmas]

Remove it, it is a celebration of evil.
"I contend that we are the finest race in the world and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race. " sigh...white people.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ithinkiloveyoutoo

Remove it, it is a celebration of evil.
"I contend that we are the finest race in the world and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race. " sigh...white people.

Don't you mean 'SOME' white people Cee Cee?

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Don't you mean 'SOME' white people Cee Cee?

#equalityapparently

[Thotmas]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Don't you mean 'SOME' white people Cee Cee?

Not sure anymore. It's getting harder and harder to find white people that are truly for genuine equality. When push comes to shove a lot of white people are having trouble getting rid of their supremacy, superior complex.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Ithinkiloveyoutoo

Not sure anymore. It's getting harder and harder to find white people that are truly for genuine equality. When push comes to shove a lot of white people are having trouble getting rid of their supremacy, superior complex.

As opposed to your persecution complex I'd wager.

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Kyle

As opposed to your persecution complex I'd wager.

Indeed

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Ithinkiloveyoutoo

Not sure anymore. It's getting harder and harder to find white people that are truly for genuine equality. When push comes to shove a lot of white people are having trouble getting rid of their supremacy, superior complex.

Really how do you come to these conclusions, years of research?

[Kizzy]

Nothing to do with the 100m in donations threatened then? No :/

[Livia]

Good. Everyone's offended at everything.

[Northern Monkey]

It is all a part of the newest trend on campuses to shut down free speech and even debate on anything that some students disagree with.It does'nt even have to be a majority anymore as the minority who do want to ban everything including guest speakers to universties will throw their toys out of the pram until they get what they want.There is even a thing now called "safe space" where if anyone is going to be offended by views put forward in a debate or even views held by one of the speakers,which will not even feature in the debate.Rather than just not attend they will claim that it infringes on their "safe space" and just ban it.This is a threat to free speech which should be encouraged in universities.
Trying to remove a historical statue just because some people don't like the person it portrays is all part of this new craze of students to try and wrap themselves up in big fluffy blankets instead trying to prepare themselves to face the big bad world when they leave education.Many students have become so fragile that they can't handle a debate which has an oposing viewpoint to their own.When they leave education they may lack the maturity and skills to enter the worlds of politics etc where debate is required.