Dallas Answers Questions About Future Of Statue

[struggle4progress]

September 12, 2017 8:35 PM

... DMN quoted Mr. Broadnax saying that part of the delay in securing a crane is that the crane companies are getting threatening calls and messages on social media to stay away from taking the job. Can you confirm?

We have heard anecdotally about those kinds of threats directed at the crane rental, owner and rigging businesses. This is unfortunate and makes the job of removing the statue that much harder.

How much more will it cost to remove the statue, in light of all that has now happened?

Estimated cost to remove the statue has not changed; it’s still expected to be in the $400,000 to $450,000 range. There may be some additional costs because of delays due to unforeseen circumstances and having to stop work due to filing of the temporary injunction ...

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/09/12/dallas-questions-confederate-statue/

[benld74]

1. Read about similar threats in Nawlins

Spray paint messages on vehicles of company who did the work
Can't recall if that company did work or another, but statue came down

[Major Nikon]

2. I'd take it down for half that

For $32K you can buy 1,000 of these bad boys and hand them out as party favors.