County Boxes In Confederate Soldier Statue “to Protect it from Vandalism” (MD)

[struggle4progress]

by Sonya Burke

Montgomery County officials have taken measures to protect the Confederate soldier statue from future incidents of graffiti and vandalism.

On Friday, July 31st, the statue was enclosed by a wooden structure.

David Dise, general services director of Montgomery County, said the wood box was installed around the statue “to protect it from vandalism until it is relocated.”

“We removed the graffiti and have applied to the HPC <sic> to move it,” Dise said in an email. “The hearing is Sept. 17” ...

http://www.mymcmedia.org/county-boxes-in-confederate-soldier-statue-to-protect-it-from-vandalism-photos/

[Motown_Johnny]

1. Wouldn't burying it would be even more effective?

Just trying to help.

[struggle4progress]

3. But it looks so nice in a box!

[Motown_Johnny]

4. OK, keep the box and bury it 6 feet under.

I think that would keep it nice and safe.

[struggle4progress]

5. I was thinking the box needs an explanation attached: mebbe

This confederate has forgotten to wear his pants

[msanthrope]

2. They could use a Vietnam strategy....blow it up to save it. nt

[Eleanors38]

6. County authorities in Gainesville are contemplating re-location to a

Historical Center three blocks away, but the weight and means of transport are big problems.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

7. Monuments honoring Confederates deserve to be vandalized.

I cannot understand how they have stood for this long.