I love the statue that has replaced the slave trader

Sorry Nightsky I misread you!

Granny bags. Exactly.

It's beautiful, hope it stays

It should be removed until permission is given , heaven knows
what other statues could appear.

I am sure the police saw it being erected but wisely stayed silent , doubt they want more accusations of being racist

Nightsky Avon and Somerset police were criticised because they stood by and let the statue come down. Selective?

Furrett. We certainly will.

Imho the statue acknowledges the truth of my feelings about the sufferings of the people enslaved for generations.
I express myself clumsily but the young woman surely had right on her side on the day her photograph was taken on the plinth

Ultrostrom. Avon and Somerset Police are very selective.

As a good laydee of Bristol I'm not against a statue of a black person dressed or nude, just not that statue of that woman. I am against a statue made by a white man who lives in London.

I know it was not supposed to be permanent and was erected to cause controversy.

Please desist from calling me ‘deary’ Furret it’s antagonistic (which I’m sure you intended).

Calm down dearies.

It’s not meant to be a permanent fixture. It’s only resin. I’m sure the good laydees of Bristol and their spouses will get to choose something less offensive that a black woman in a short skirt!

This is just so provocative. I hope it disappears overnight in the same way it appeared overnight.

And you Sue421. Having said that it is a very good statue but should not be where it is.

Well said Urmstongran. Totally agree as does my Bristolian dh.

Who is she? What has she achieved for Bristolians? Are Bristolians allowed a say? This will just cause a divide.....but as we dont want to upset BLM we wont be allowed a say. There are more deserving Bristolians than this lady, those that have worked for good in the community.

The statue is beautiful.

I agree with both your comments Urmstongran

The statue was put up in the middle of the night

Where were the Police whilst a crane was used in the city to erect this statue? Beggars belief.

And Naga Munchetti grinning like a Cheshire cat while "interviewing" her hero his morning. Impartiality? Meh.

Wonder how long the far right will let it stand?

and this statement, labelling anyone who disagrees with the poster as 'far right' just show their lack of intelligence.

Completely agree Urmstongran

As a work of Art I must say I loved the statue , and hope it is left where it is

Regards the statue, put up by activists, What has she done for the people of Bristol other than pull down and vandalise the City’s heritage?
exactly. I think the self-righteousness of people (who don't even live in the city) who think they are entitled to do this is unbelievable.

Well it seems the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, has said it will be removed.

Regards the statue, put up by activists, What has she done for the people of Bristol other than pull down and vandalise the City’s heritage?

As a symbol of a lawless society, and pro ALL drug use being legalised, I find this statue highly offensive and insulting.

Well, I don't (love it) and I hope it is removed as soon as possible, albeit with rather more respect than they showed the original one.

paddyanne

Does YOUR city usually ask what statues they can erect? kittylester

Recently, yes, paddyanne!