[Oliver_W]

The Haig Memorial had graffiti sprayed on it during some of the goings-on in London, but thankfully some young people are cleaning it

[The Slim Reaper]

I'm not saying it's right to deface monuments, but a lot of people that also fought for us and our freedoms in both world wars are called "immigrants" today and told they're not welcome.

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I'm not saying it's right to deface monuments, but a lot of people that also fought for us and our freedoms in both world wars are called "immigrants" today and told they're not welcome.

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[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I'm not saying it's right to deface monuments, but a lot of people that also fought for us and our freedoms in both world wars are called "immigrants" today and told they're not welcome.

"Also" ? It's not a monument for white people, it's a monument for everyone who fought in the wars.

[Samm]

It’s a piece of... rock...

[Liam-]

I’m sure the people that fought for freedom would be happy to see their fight worked and people have the freedom to protest

[Saph]

who actually cares about some memorial that you'd walk past and not even acknowledge any other day..

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Saph

who actually cares about some memorial that you'd walk past and not even acknowledge any other day..

We should respect any /every memorial ...


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[MTVN]

ACAB - All cops are bastards - is the graffiti they're removing

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by MTVN

ACAB - All cops are bastards - is the graffiti they're removing

Good...because not all of them are.

[MB.]

er, Douglas Haig is known as the Butcher of the Somme because two million British soldiers died or were injured as a result of his actions... his statue can be defaced as much as protesters damn well please

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

So annoying how protective people are over lumps of rock when there are far worse things going on in the world to be angry about

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

"Also" ? It's not a monument for white people, it's a monument for everyone who fought in the wars.

That's not his point. What's the point in getting up in arms about a monument to ALL of those soldiers when in this day and age the non-white ones are being told they're not welcome? If I were them I know which I'd find far more disrespectful.

[bitontheslide]

there isn't a monument built that wont be seen as controversial to some group or other. Personally, i see monuments as an extension to worshiping idols which i'm not a fan of

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

The Haig Memorial had graffiti sprayed on it during some of the goings-on in London, but thankfully some young people are cleaning it

Well done to them, it's nice to see some goodness in people.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Fetch The Bolt Cutters

So annoying how protective people are over lumps of rock when there are far worse things going on in the world to be angry about

Your house is a lump of rock. If I paint I love Trump all over it's outside

I bet you would care

[Nicky91]

disgraceful this yes but, the more things in remembering the war victims for me is the remembrance services itself, the moments of silence, laying of wreaths, poems by young children (about any stories of any relative who died in any war)

that said, a memorial stone is still a nice gesture and should be respected