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

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

Yes

2

No

8

Yes

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

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

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Wendi Newman
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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.

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Max
Max

Everything is racist to a liberal.

No

Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?
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
6 Comments
Joe Pangborn
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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.

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K Tucker
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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.

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Fred Colbern
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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.

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Ed Stephens
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Ed Stephens

If people want to know more, do the research.

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William Allbritain
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William Allbritain

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

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Max
Max

You win the Post of the Day.

Max
1
Max

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

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Should President Trump continue to pursue a United States takeover of Greenland?
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526 Votes

Should President Trump continue to pursue a United States takeover of Greenland?

Yes

7

No

7

Yes

1 Comments
Max
0
Max

Trump got the deal today January 21st.. Trump helps Americans again. Daily.

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Fred
Fred

There are two ways to be fooled: One is to believe what isn't true, and the other is to refuse to believe what is true. ― Soren Kierkegaard

No

6 Comments
Nancy Sims-VanBuren
1
Nancy Sims-VanBuren

He has us at odds with our allies, our adversaries and within our own nation due to the extreme violence with the ICE issue... civil unrest...

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Max
Max

Wrong again.

Steven Watson
1
Steven Watson

He is completely insane. He and his cabinet want the natural resources, like Venezuela oil!!!

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Max
Max

Wrong again.

Bryan Jones
1
Bryan Jones

We already have a military presence in Greenland. Denmark is a NATO ally. Trump should NOT be threatening the European balance or the time-tested established order. This has ramifications far beyond Trump's ego.

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Max
Max

Wrong again.

0571953
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0571953

US should not invade other countries. Never Greenland or Venezuela. This is Trump enriching himself. Dangerous and destroying US reputation on human rights.

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Max
Max

He didn't invade them.

Denzel McVeigh
1
Denzel McVeigh

You don't own this country and you can't own Greenland matter of fact go away you prick

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Max
Max

Wrong again.

Kevin Blount
1
Kevin Blount

We have existing agreements with Greenland and Denmark regarding military bases. We should expand on that, rather than threaten to take the entire country by force 'if necessary'

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Max
Max

Trump made a deal that everyone loves. All over the EU.

Are you paying attention to the NFL playoffs despite the Chiefs' absence?
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199 Votes

Are you paying attention to the NFL playoffs despite the Chiefs' absence?

Yes

0

No

5

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

3 Comments
Eric Smith
1
Eric Smith

Sports betting app companies now control all professional sports outcomes.

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Steve Baumann
1
Steve Baumann

Trump is still your President

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Max
0
Max

The referees are determining the winners. The NFL has become a giant money laundering system. There is nothing there for me anymore, but I have a lot more time with my lovely wife, and our friends.

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Max
Max

Roger Goodell gets paid $64 million dollars a year to ruin the game.

Max
Max

The Chief's biggest mistake was signing Taylor Swift. That's when it all went South, and now the team is moving West.

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