Florida Principal Fired for Showing David Statue

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The principal of Florida's Tallahassee Classical School is out of a job after parents complained that their sixth-grade children were shown Michelangelo's 16th century "David" sculpture, with one parent calling it "pornographic," the Tallahassee Democrat first reported.

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Welcome to Florida.

This is how pathetic the state has become.

#1 | Posted by Sycophant at 2023-03-23 03:37 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 5

LOL dude just basically admitted he's less well hung than an ancient statue.

"C-c-conservative" "men" are such sad, sad creatures.

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2023-03-23 03:37 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Tell me these parents lack any sense of culture without telling me these parents lack any sense of culture.

#3 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2023-03-23 03:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Remember when John Ashcroft had facilities people drape sheets over the nude parts of statues at the DOJ?

#4 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2023-03-23 03:44 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

As a progressive, I want to look at the headline and then cover my monitor in indignant spittle because it confirms everything I believe.

Just the headline, please.

I don't want to read this part..

The now-former principal, Hope Carrasquilla, told HuffPost the situation was also "a little more complicated than that," noting that the usual protocol is to send parents a letter before students are shown such classical artwork. Due to "a series of miscommunications," the letter did not go out to the sixth-grade parents, and some complained, Carrasquilla said.

And I certainly don't want to read this part:

In a call with HuffPost, Bishop emphasized that the nude sculpture incident was one of multiple issues with Carrasquilla. He declined to go into specifics, citing advice from the school's employment lawyers.

#5 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 03:46 PM | Reply

Remember when John Ashcroft had facilities people drape sheets over the nude parts of statues at the DOJ?

And that was fake, manufactured ---------, too.

Draperies were an aesthetic decision made by staffers that allowed the room to be changed for various functions because they looked good on camera.

#6 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 03:51 PM | Reply | Funny: 3

nude sculpture incident

POSTED BY MAO_CONTENT

The students saw a masterpiece of Western civilization.

"nude sculpture incident" is a poor----------- excuse to remain uncultured and ignorant.

#7 | Posted by Zed at 2023-03-23 03:58 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 7

The students saw a masterpiece of Western civilization.

Sounds about White...

I see a symbol of white patriarchy and cultural hegemony.

---- outta here with your "MaStErPiEcE Of wEsTeRn cIvIlIzAtIoN"

#8 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 04:03 PM | Reply

Pretty sure I've heard this statue held up in the past as an example of technical nudity that Society finds acceptable.

In fact I think there have been debates about this statue and ones from the same era dating back to the 1900s.

#9 | Posted by Tor at 2023-03-23 04:06 PM | Reply

#9 | POSTED BY TOR

And that's wonderful.

But do you understand that this Principal was not fired because she showed students the Statue of David?

She was fired because the school for whom she worked had a protocol for parent notification whenever minor children were shown "technical" nudity and she did not follow that protocol. There were apparently also other disciplinary issues with this woman, too.

So you were misled by the headline and lede above so that you might continue to perpetuate the outrage feedback loop.

#10 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 04:12 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

the usual protocol is to send parents a letter before students are shown such classical artwork.

Thank god we're saving our children from seeing human anatomy as depicted in art!

Meanwhile. Most 6th graders have a PornHub account.

Conservatives are the stupidest of people.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

She was fired because ...

Because conservatives are puritanical morons.

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:21 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

I'm sure Republicans will soon outlaw taking children to Art Museums.

#13 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-03-23 04:23 PM | Reply

I'm sure Republicans will soon outlaw ~~taking children to~~ Art. ~~Museums.~~

Edited for accuracy.

#14 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Close italics.

#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:27 PM | Reply

Thank god we're saving our children from seeing human anatomy as depicted in art!

Sending a letter to notify parents about something like that is not a paricularly contentious or controversial act, you mouth-breathing --------.

Especially at a private school.

Meanwhile. Most 6th graders have a PornHub account.

They do?

Or is it that you'd like to think they do?

You really are a Groomer, aren't you?

#16 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 04:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

-Meanwhile. Most 6th graders have a PornHub account.

Don't know if that's true or just you spouting off but I'm not going to look that up.

But.....just curious...let's assume that's true.

Good or bad, in your opinion?

#17 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:31 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Once we were in Dillards when my son was 3, he walked by a mannequin that had nothing on it and my son grabbed its ----.

My wife screamed and demanded to see the manager and chewed their ass for leaving that out for children to see.

#18 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:34 PM | Reply

Good or bad, in your opinion?

Any further sexualization of children is a good thing for a guy like Clownshack.

It's sort of become the rallying cry for the entire Democrat party these days.

#19 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 04:34 PM | Reply

You really are a Groomer, aren't you?
#16 | POSTED BY MAO_CONTENT AT 2023-03-23 04:28 PM | REPLY

This is the steaming ---- that passes for conservative thought now.

#20 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2023-03-23 04:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I forgot to put the sarcasm :-) after the 2nd sentence. Of course we laughed and moved on.

#21 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:37 PM | Reply

-Bishop emphasized that the nude sculpture incident was one of multiple issues with Carrasquilla. He declined to go into specifics, citing advice from the school's employment lawyers.

Let's just forget that's included in the article and assume it's all because everyone in Florida is a Puritan.

#22 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:38 PM | Reply

This is the steaming ---- that passes for conservative thought now.

You don't think it's a little odd that you have a grown-ass homosexual male on here asserting that most 12 year-old kids have PornHub accounts?

#23 | Posted by Mao_Content at 2023-03-23 04:38 PM | Reply

Whatever claudio, I mean mao.

#24 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2023-03-23 04:40 PM | Reply

Good or bad, in your opinion?

Indifferent.

If I had to have an opinion. I guess knowledge is power. Maybe people will be having better sex in the future.

I remember being in fifth or sixth grade when I saw my first playboy. When I saw the blurry porn channels on cable and saw a half a second of a ------.

It was great.

Regardless. I've never seen the statue of David and been like, "Ooo, dick!" Or feeling turned on by it.

That speaks more about the mindset of the people who are objecting.

They're fkkking sick in the head.

#25 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:40 PM | Reply

You really are a Groomer, aren't you?
#16 | POSTED BY MEAO

Look at you.

Parroting conservative propaganda!

Bravo!

You bragged about taking ivermectin.

That's all one needs to know about you.

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

-Indifferent.

You're indifferent to 6th graders having a pornhub account?

-Maybe people will be having better sex in the future.

By having a pornhub account in 6th grade?

I realize you're childless and yet that's never stopped you from judging parents as if you have a clue in the world WTF you're talking about.

but damn.......your ignorance is massively worse than I thought.

and THAT is SAYING something.

#27 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

-You don't think it's a little odd that you have a grown-ass homosexual male on here asserting that most 12 year-old kids have PornHub accounts?

and attempts to point out the POSTITIVE aspects of it. LOL

#28 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:45 PM | Reply

That's ------ up, clownshack. 6th graders should not be looking at pornography.

#29 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2023-03-23 04:45 PM | Reply

Any further sexualization of children is a good thing for a guy like Clownshack.
#19 | POSTED BY MEAO

The Statue of David, sexualizes children?

You're such a victim.

I'm not sure what happened to you in your life.

But you're clearly still dealing with the trauma.

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:47 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

-The Statue of David, sexualizes children?

oh please, don't pretend you didn't take this in another direction with goodness of a 6th grader with a pornhub account.

I can easily agree the parents have overreacted to taking these kids to see this statue......I know I wouldn't have.

But you took this somewhere else.

#31 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:49 PM | Reply

You're indifferent to 6th graders having a pornhub account?

Absolutely.

Why don't you be a good conservative and pass some laws outlawing PornHub because junior high school and high school students have accounts.

#32 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:50 PM | Reply

oh please

Oh please! Why don't you feign more outrage over children seeing the statue.

But you took this somewhere else.
#31 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Yea. I made you face reality.

Why don't you go back to sticking your head in the dirt.

#33 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:51 PM | Reply

So, that wasn't a misunderstanding nor claiming you misspoke?

Gotcha

You're firmly on the record you're indifferent to 6th graders having pornhub accounts.

First, half of them already do, according to you, and you're indifferent to that.

And if you had to make a choice, then sure....it's fine. It's a better way to raise kids by allowing pornhub accounts? Which means, of course, complete access to any and all kinds of pornography, including some pretty intense stuff.

Which I'm sure you knew when you referenced pornhub. You know what's on there.

Hell, even I've seen what's on that website.

You're really expressing yourself today, Clown.

#34 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 04:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Pornhub "attracts 3.5 billion visits a month, more than Netflix, Yahoo or Amazon. Pornhub rakes in money from almost three billion ad impressions a day. One ranking lists Pornhub as the 10th-most-visited website in the world."

www.pornhub.com

But I'm sure it's the Statue of David that's the problem.

Thank God Florida is doing something to protect children from seeing a naked statue.

#35 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 04:58 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

#34 | POSTED BY EBERLY

It's okay. Conservatives prefer to ignore reality and live in their own delusional bubble.

This discussion is clearly overwhelming you since youve had to resort to trolling.

#36 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 05:00 PM | Reply

#5 | POSTED BY MAO_CONTENT

Mao-ana is jealous of a rock. What's a matter, tiny, you get all shriveled up?

#37 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-23 05:06 PM | Reply

-But I'm sure it's the Statue of David that's the problem.

No, it's not. But you can continue with that deflection from your previous admission.

#38 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 05:08 PM | Reply

You can shut the ---- up, mugwump.

#39 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-23 05:10 PM | Reply

But you can continue with that deflection from your previous admission.

What deflection?

You seem confused and unable to keep up with conversation.

#40 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 05:11 PM | Reply

The Floridian that referred to the statue as "pornographic" has probably never been out of her county.

This is so ducking stupid.

#41 | Posted by ChiefTutMoses at 2023-03-23 05:12 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I've been making two arguments this thread.

1) the statue of David is not pornographic.

2) kids these days, have access to the Internet, and have seen things beyond what we used to during our childhood.

Clearly you were all virgins and had never seen nudity prior to marriage and consummation.

#42 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 05:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What did they court's say about this statue back in the day?

#43 | Posted by Tor at 2023-03-23 05:39 PM | Reply

Don't disagree with that.

But that's obvious I couldn't be more clear about that.

So what else are you cool with 6th grades being into?

I'm mean ... .. we know what an expert you are on parenting.

If there are any actual parents on this place besides me, we would all love to see more expertise from you.

#44 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 05:56 PM | Reply

So what else are you cool with 6th grades being into?

Whatever they want to be into.

Like I said up thread.

I'm indifferent to what 6th graders want to do.

How much time do you spend everyday thinking about 6th graders?

#45 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 06:13 PM | Reply

eberly is so desperate for a gotcha.

#46 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2023-03-23 06:24 PM | Reply

Wrong, Alex.

"I'm indifferent to what 6th graders want to do."

I'm not indifferent. I have some pretty strong opinions on what 6th graders do and what is appropriate for them to be exposed to and what expectations should be placed on them.

Pornography is a bad bad bad thing for 6th graders.

I would equate it to alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics ... ..and firearms (mostly)

But as a parent and leader, it's my job to NOT be indifferent to such dangers. It's to recognize and address such things.

#47 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 07:53 PM | Reply

I agree that porn is bad for kids.

But clownshack is right, most kids these days google ---- on the internet far worse than a statue of david.

It's an unfortunate fact.

#48 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2023-03-23 07:57 PM | Reply

Once we were in Dillards when my son was 3, he walked by a mannequin that had nothing on it and my son grabbed its ----.
My wife screamed and demanded to see the manager and chewed their ass for leaving that out for children to see.
#18 | POSTED BY EBERLY

That sure explains why you spend your time here, and when you're not here you're drunk.

#49 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:13 PM | Reply

I have some pretty strong opinions on what 6th graders do

As a parent. You should be proud you raised your kids based on those opinions.

What's weird is you agree with me. But you're so desperate to find an argument.

Pointing out kids have access to the internet doesn't mean I condone or condemn what they're doing. It's a fact.

I offered an opinion about it because you wanted one.

I'm not sure why "Pornography is a bad bad bad thing for 6th graders."

But I'm not advocating showing 6th graders pornography.

Just pointing out they've most likely seen more explicit content than the statute of David.

And again. I don't consider the Statue of David to be pornographic.

But it's a naked man and nudity really makes people uncomfortable.

#50 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 08:16 PM | Reply

You don't think it's a little odd that you have a grown-ass homosexual male on here asserting that most 12 year-old kids have PornHub accounts?
#23 | POSTED BY MAO_CONTENT

The "accounts" part is weird.
You don't need an account to peruse Pornhub.
I'd wager Clownshack actually knows less about PornHub than the average sixth grade boy.

#51 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"I agree that porn is bad for kids."

1. Any evidence to support this claim?
2. How bad is it compared to, say, sugary drinks and breakfast cereals.

#52 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:18 PM | Reply

"I have some pretty strong opinions on what 6th graders do and what is appropriate for them to be exposed to and what expectations should be placed on them."

Is Michelangelo's David the subject of one of those strong opinions?

#53 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:20 PM | Reply

You don't think it's a little odd that you have a grown-ass homosexual male on here asserting that most 12 year-old kids have PornHub accounts?
#23 | POSTED BY MAO_CONTENT

I doubt they have an account.

But you're naive as hell if you don't think they've accessed it or don't know what it is.

#54 | Posted by jpw at 2023-03-23 08:20 PM | Reply

"I have some pretty strong opinions on what 6th graders do and what is appropriate for them to be exposed to and what expectations should be placed on them."

Let me guess:
You don't consider yourself a busybody in the slightest.

#55 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:22 PM | Reply

What's truly disturbing about MeAO's #23 is, everything he's implying is literally him projecting his fantasies onto me.

He's a sick fkkk.

#56 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 08:23 PM | Reply

Agreed

#57 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 08:25 PM | Reply

"Pornography is a bad bad bad thing for 6th graders."

Why?
Are you speaking from first or second hand experience, or do you just think that?

#58 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:27 PM | Reply

The "accounts" part is weird.
You don't need an account to peruse Pornhub.
I'd wager Clownshack actually knows less about PornHub than the average sixth grade boy.
#51 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

Hahahahahaha!!!! Busted.

:) :) :)

#59 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-23 08:29 PM | Reply

-But I'm not advocating showing 6th graders pornography.

LOL

You're "indifferent".

Now, I'll accept that for what it is but it's destructive. Period.

And that's not a religious position. Google what psychologists think about pornography, the addictive nature of it and how it impacts kids.

But I'll let it go.

And I'll ask you to remember that when I express an indifference to something but that indifference renders me a racist or fascist or nazi.

Or don't ... ..I'm fine either way

#60 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 08:30 PM | Reply

Also, "pornography" is a pretty broad term. Upstream you alluded to a mannequin being pornographic, which is not accurate. See Also: Michelagelo's David.

#61 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:31 PM | Reply

After reading this thread it is clear that I need to start producing some Michaelangelo's David porn for pornhub!

#62 | Posted by truthhurts at 2023-03-23 08:31 PM | Reply

"Google what psychologists think about pornography, the addictive nature of it and how it impacts kids."

I found this:
73% of teens had seen online pornography, 44% had watched it on purpose, and 58% had stumbled upon it on accident. ktxs.com

If this is harming 73% of teens, why in the world would you permit it to exist?
Or is it like guns to you: The freedom outweighs the harm.

#63 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:33 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"It's harmful - bad bad bad level harmful, but I can't say why, and I don't think it should be banned."

How do you not think of yourself as a total fraud?

#64 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:35 PM | Reply

-And again. I don't consider the Statue of David to be pornographic.

It's not

We can argue over the appropriateness of which kids can understand it but it's not pornography

#65 | Posted by eberly at 2023-03-23 08:42 PM | Reply

"We can argue over the appropriateness of which kids can understand it"

What's that even mean?

#66 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 08:46 PM | Reply

More bullcrap from the flatland fool.

#67 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-23 09:22 PM | Reply

Parent Calls Bible 'PORN' and Demands Utah School District Remove It From Libraries
www.vice.com

"------, onanism, ----------, prostitution, ------- mutilation, --------, ------, rape, and even infanticide," the parent wrote in their request, according to the Salt Lake Tribune, which obtained a copy of the request. "You'll no doubt find that the Bible, under Utah Code Ann. 76-10-1227, has no serious values for minors' because it's pornographic by our new definition."

Eberly, is The Bible bad for sixth graders?

#68 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 09:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Couple of thoughts here. 1) Someone needs to show these parents examples of real pornography, so they can gain some perspective . And 2) I'm enjoying the irony of rightwing, Christian, pro-teaching of the Western/classical tradition bumping up against the reality of the Western/classical tradition. Chaucer, anyone? Or, hell, even Shakespeare for that matter:

The Tallahassee school is a public charter institution that focuses on classical learning, a teaching philosophy centered on a traditional Western liberal arts education that aims to impart critical thinking skills children can use throughout their lives. Classical learning is also popular within the Christian homeschooling movement.

The Tallahassee Classical School is affiliated with Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian institution that has sought to expand its influence over the last decade by helping set up public charter schools. Hillsdale briefly cut ties with the Tallahassee school in early 2022 for not meeting improvement standards, but it later regained affiliation.

Hillsdale has raised funds for the charter school network by pledging to fight "leftist" and "distorted" teaching of American history, such as the lessons about slavery contained in The New York Times' 1619 Project, the newspaper reported last year.

Hillsdale College is the college DeSantis wants to remake the New College of Florida into, right?

#69 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-03-23 10:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"I agree that porn is bad for kids."

1. Any evidence to support this claim?
2. How bad is it compared to, say, sugary drinks and breakfast cereals.

#52 | Posted by snoofy

Did you really just ask that?

#70 | Posted by boaz at 2023-03-23 10:14 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Did you really just ask that?
#70 | POSTED BY BOAZ

You're the poster child for believing things you like without evidence -- or despite evidence to the contrary.

#71 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 10:22 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

"I'm enjoying the irony of rightwing, Christian, pro-teaching of the Western/classical tradition bumping up against the reality of the Western/classical tradition."

Listen up and listen good:

Fascism is right at home within the Western Classical Tradition.

#72 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-23 10:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

To be fair, if this statue offends some group, it should be pulled down and smashed.

#73 | Posted by phesterOBoyle at 2023-03-24 12:18 AM | Reply

To be fair, if this statue offends some group, it should be pulled down and smashed.

#73 | POSTED BY PHESTEROBOYLE

I think I was in the 6th grade when my dad told me that I didn't have to wait for them to make a statue of a racist before I knocked it down, wrapped a rope around it, drug it down the street, and then threw the vile ------------ in the river.

#74 | Posted by tres_flechas at 2023-03-24 05:27 AM | Reply

If you get a chance to go to Florence, it's worth the wait in line to see the original. Despite the popular depictions of the full frontal view it's intended to be viewed from the statue's left, looking David in the eye.

#75 | Posted by El_Buscador at 2023-03-24 05:49 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

ridiculous. pathetic. sad.

David is art. It is human expression.
It is not pornography. Someone should
pull their overly coddled and oppressed
child out of regular school and homeschool
them into mental oblivion themselves...

poor child, with such parents...
doesn't stand a chance at a free life.

#76 | Posted by earthmuse at 2023-03-24 06:29 AM | Reply

"When the year 1500 is too progressive for you, it might be time to give up on yourself."

#78 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-24 03:27 PM | Reply

And let's not even get started with Greek sculpture...

en.wikipedia.org

#79 | Posted by moder8 at 2023-03-24 04:29 PM | Reply

The Warren Cup is an ancient Greco-Roman silver drinking cup decorated in relief with two images of male same-sex acts.
en.wikipedia.org

#80 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-03-24 04:37 PM | Reply

"Warren Cup"? So Pocahontas was a gay Roman male all this time?

#81 | Posted by REDIAL at 2023-03-24 04:47 PM | Reply

This thread is retarded.

#82 | Posted by Angrydad at 2023-03-24 06:26 PM | Reply

What's wrong with Florida? What's wrong with conservatives? What's wrong with Florida conservatives? I've seen the David and anyone who sees porn in it is sick. Normal people are awestruck when they see it for the first time. It's every bit as inspiring as seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time.

Maybe Floridian men are jealous and wish they had balls, too.

#83 | Posted by jakester at 2023-03-24 07:33 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#83 ... What's wrong with Florida? What's wrong with conservatives? What's wrong with Florida conservatives? I've seen the David and anyone who sees porn in it is sick. Normal people are awestruck when they see it for the first time. It's every bit as inspiring as seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. ...

Yeah, why are Republicans so against education and history?

One person complained that it was erotic, and this happened?

#84 | Posted by LampLighter at 2023-03-24 07:47 PM | Reply

#73

------- like you should be set on fire.

#85 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-03-24 10:25 PM | Reply

@#73 ... To be fair, if this statue offends some group, it should be pulled down and smashed....

Let's start with...

Why do you think that is fair?

#86 | Posted by LampLighter at 2023-03-24 10:33 PM | Reply

I want him to be capped Kennedy style.
#7 | POSTED BY LEGALLYYOURDEAD AT 2023-03-22 09:23 PM

#87 | Posted by oneironaut at 2023-03-24 10:43 PM | Reply

"If you get a chance to go to Florence, it's worth the wait in line to see the original."

Absolutely agree. I've seen it twice, and would go back in a heartbeat.

#88 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-03-24 10:54 PM | Reply

@#87

OK, so now your current has been reduced to spamming, apparently in an admission that it has little else to contribute.

#89 | Posted by LampLighter at 2023-03-24 10:56 PM | Reply

@#88 ... Absolutely agree. I've seen it twice, and would go back in a heartbeat.Absolutely agree. I've seen it twice, and would go back in a heartbeat. ...

Of course, that begs the question....

Why does a person, who may live here in the US, want to destroy a piece of art in another country, and call it a "fair" thing to do?

(cf., #73)

#90 | Posted by LampLighter at 2023-03-24 11:01 PM | Reply

" Let's start with...
Why do you think that is fair?
#86 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER "

Let's finish with ... .

Statues are a part of history. Leave them alone.

#91 | Posted by phesterOBoyle at 2023-03-25 08:32 AM | Reply

Phester is still crying his favorite statues of confederate soldiers were removed.

#92 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-25 11:48 AM | Reply

Statues are a part of history. Leave them alone.

#91 | POSTED BY PHESTEROBOYLE

Assuming you refer to the confederate statues which were destroyed or removed, I agree with you they should not be destroyed. They are historical symbols and cannot be replaced. That being said, there is also room for understanding of what they represent. They should be displayed in a place and context where their historical, artistic and educational value can be explained and interpreted.

#93 | Posted by El_Buscador at 2023-03-25 01:56 PM | Reply

#93 | POSTED BY EL_BUSCADOR

I agree with you. They should be put in museums.

Were any actually destroyed? I may be mistaken, but I was under the impression they were all moved, not destroyed.

#94 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-25 02:02 PM | Reply

Statues are a part of history. Leave them alone.

#91 | POSTED BY PHESTEROBOYLE

Statues have their places. This one is in a museum. As the confederate statutes should also be.

So it's ok for the children to go to the museum and see it? Or are we "grooming" them if we allow them to gaze upon it? Since you brought it up it Seems to me that placing a confederate soldier in a public square is grooming children to think that being a confederate rebel was a just and noble thing. I know I was convinced of that for quite a while as a child.

Was it ? Was being a confederate a just and noble cause? Is it something everyone should be aware of? Yes. But we should not have idolized them.

Is the statue of David a just and noble thing? Something everyone should be aware? I would think so!

Like Jake says there is something very wrong with a parent that thinks the statue of David is bad for children but idolizing the rebellion and violence of confederate soldiers in the list cause of slavery is not.

#95 | Posted by donnerboy at 2023-03-25 02:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Lost Cause of slavery ...

#96 | Posted by donnerboy at 2023-03-25 02:19 PM | Reply

#94 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

I believe some were vandalized or torn down and damaged. I found this article from 2020 with a list of damaged monuments. thehill.com

IIRC I believe a lot were removed to warehouses or other storage sites.

#97 | Posted by El_Buscador at 2023-03-25 02:34 PM | Reply

Thank you for the link and information. :)

#98 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-03-25 06:22 PM | Reply

This society's hang ups about the human body are pathological. If David had a ------, maybe a cause for concern. Maybe.

#99 | Posted by morris at 2023-03-25 07:22 PM | Reply

"This society's hang ups about the human body are pathological."

Cho bitem agrees.

#100 | Posted by phesterOBoyle at 2023-03-25 07:52 PM | Reply

For those not afraid of David, there's a 30-foot tall golden replica standing in front of the 21c museum hotel on Main Street in Louisville. www.21cmuseumhotels.com

#101 | Posted by cbob at 2023-03-26 06:34 AM | Reply