Maybe it's about time there were a few black statues around. Makes us stop and think, rather than just walking or driving past without a second glance.
I don’t think the council in Bristol are ‘far right’ and it’s up to them what they do about the statue. Since it seems to have been an issue for a long time and the council did nothing over all the years about it, presumably they will be just as lethargic about removing this one. In my own view, all who live in Bristol should have the opportunity as to what precisely they would like to see on the plinth for the future, and then commission someone to do it.
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.
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.
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!
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.