Restore or replace? Community reckons with what’s next for Capitol’s fallen statues


Restore or replace? Community reckons with what’s next for Capitol’s fallen statues


After demonstrators against racial injustice toppled the “Forward” and Col. Hans Christian Heg statues last Tuesday at Capitol Square, community members have grappled with whether the art should be restored or replaced entirely. 

Some say the fallen statues are a sore sight, but others see them as a symbol of change in the community. As protests against racial injustice continue throughout the city, the empty spaces that once held the statues are a stark reminder of rising tensions and conflict within Madison...

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Ken Notes: While I strongly support Michael`s efforts above, first we must we must restore the damage done because we can not suggest that destruction is the way to elicit change. I believe this is Mr. Johnson`s intent as well. This is a great article by the way!

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