Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?

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616 Votes

Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?

16%

Yes Yes

84%

No No

16%

Yes

A University of Missouri System task force recommended an interpretive sign next to Thomas Jefferson's statue on the University of Missouri campus to teach people about the foun... Show More

A University of Missouri System task force recommended an interpretive sign next to Thomas Jefferson's statue on the University of Missouri campus to teach people about the founding father's complex legacy. Show Less

2 Comments

Vernon Taylor

We need to be reminded - even though the PC destroyers would have us not.

Wendi Newman

You can not use the argument that this symbol of racism is educational as your reason to leave it up if you're unwilling to educate people about it, right there on the spot. Provide a plaque or remove the racist statue.

Max

Everything is racist to a liberal.

84%

No

The conversation about the statue started with demands for its removal because of Jefferson's status as a slaveholder who fathered several children with an enslaved woman. Other... Show More

The conversation about the statue started with demands for its removal because of Jefferson's status as a slaveholder who fathered several children with an enslaved woman. Others say there's no need for a marker because Jefferson's primary legacy is as a founder. Show Less

8 Comments

Joe Pangborn

If American history is being taught in our schools, then everyone should know the good and bad sides of Thomas Jefferson. I don't think we need to have a sign explaining that.

K Tucker

If people want to know the history of Thomas Jefferson then they need to research it and come to their own conclusions. Interpretive signs can be, and most likely will be, used to push one towards one conclusion over the other, depending on what message about the statute they want conveyed.

Fred Colbern

The real question is - what is your opinion of graduates of UM? Where I live, it's not good at all. No one around here has any respect for UM grads, and rightfully so.

Ed Stephens

If people want to know more, do the research.

William Allbritain

If we're going to start providing context about the lives of men honored by statues, I suggest starting with George Floyd.

Max

You win the Post of the Day.

Max

He was one of the Fathers of our Nation. Things were different then, and times have changed. People need to get over themselves.

Which will be a bigger issue in the midterm elections?

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10 Votes

Which will be a bigger issue in the midterm elections?

80%

Economy/inflation Economy/inflation

20%

Supreme Court decisions Supreme Court decisions

80%

Economy/inflation

The economy continues to dominate headlines amid rising prices and interest hikes by the Fed.

The economy continues to dominate headlines amid rising prices and interest hikes by the Fed. Show Less

1 Comment

Max DeYoung

People will remember, that it costs way too much to go to the store, to buy overpriced food, and not having enough money to pay for it. Hamburger helper without hamburger, is already real for many families. And it is going to get much worse, thanks to Joe Biden. LGB

20%

Supreme Court decisions

The political left hopes Supreme Court decisions on abortion, guns and climate change will sway voters their way.

The political left hopes Supreme Court decisions on abortion, guns and climate change will sway voters their way. Show Less

0 Comments

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Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

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208 Votes

Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

29%

Yes Yes

71%

No No

29%

Yes

President Joe Biden on Thursday endorsed changing the Senate's filibuster rules for certain pieces of legislation, such as an abortion rights bill.

President Joe Biden on Thursday endorsed changing the Senate's filibuster rules for certain pieces of legislation, such as an abortion rights bill. Show Less

0 Comments

No one has commented yet

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No

Some Democrats have been reluctant to tinker with the filibuster, which allows political minorities in the Senate to block legislation.

Some Democrats have been reluctant to tinker with the filibuster, which allows political minorities in the Senate to block legislation. Show Less

7 Comments

Debbie Riffle

The Dems are just acting like sore losers right now. You can bet that they would change their tune when they're back in the minority and couldn't use the filibuster themselves.

Max DeYoung

It would be pretty dumb for the dems to do that. It will be their only protection after mid terms. But I hope they do. I will laugh my, well you know the rest.

Harry D

Don't laugh off too many body parts. The gluteus maximus muscle group is important to allow the body to roll around on the floor while laughing hysterically at FJB's flailing policy failures, left's reactions to SCOTUS rulings, etc. Buy popcorn now before Bidenflation makes it too expensive. FJB

Harry D

The major policy swings to left and right, with presidents using executive orders on their first day in office to cancel the previous president's policies, is really bad for this country. Getting rid of filibuster will make this worse. We need policies the vast majority agree on, especially energy.

Lisa Howard Glass

Those stupid mfers don't realize it'll end up being used against them when they lose power. Plus, just because you can't ram through everything you want, doesn't mean you get to change the rules whenever you want. Abolish the SCOTUS, end the filibuster...who's really threatening democracy here?

Will Mason

They changed them for judges. Giving Trump tons of judges confirmed. Did they learn nothing from that mistake? The rules exist fir a reason. Dems won't always be in power. Beware of unintended consequences.

Harry D

Trump judges are doing a great job: overturning RvW, cutting the legs out from under the EPA, allowing people to have guns. Even 9th circus court said no gun discrimination against 18 year olds. Dems can't rely on legislating their unpopular agenda from the bench anymore, which is really good. FJB

ABC 17 News

Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?

16% Yes Yes

84% No No

16% Yes

84% No

Which will be a bigger issue in the midterm elections?

80% Economy/inflation Economy/inflation

20% Supreme Court decisions Supreme Court decisions

80% Economy/inflation

20% Supreme Court decisions

Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

29% Yes Yes

71% No No

29% Yes

71% No

16%

Yes Yes

84%

No No

16%

Yes

84%

No

80%

Economy/inflation Economy/inflation

20%

Supreme Court decisions Supreme Court decisions

80%

Economy/inflation

20%

Supreme Court decisions

29%

Yes Yes

71%

No No

29%

Yes

71%

No