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This is also another example of an attempt to create "vanilla history"---- when we "paint over" the historical significance and powerful words, we make everything acceptable for everyone. No one feels the pain, sorrow, hurt, or embarrassment. No one is able to understand the significance of the art, to understand the words that have endured throughout time, or to apologize for years of inhumanity to man. We cannot teach lessons we have already learned because others want us to forget those lessons....so we continue to make the same mistakes again. If your mural is gone on Monday, this is definitely a slap in the face of the artist, the historical significance of the work and the words, and another attempt by one person (or group) to make issues that ARE difficult to remember insignificant within our history. The mural promotes our growth both as a nation and as individuals. For one person (or group) to refuse others the opportunity to reflect, remember and discuss, it is CENSORSHIP. I'm hoping your mural is there on Monday....and that you contact "powerful groups" to help you maintain your right to share our history with others. "those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it"---Santayana ~Shonda Shonda Brisco, MLIS US / Technology Librarian 4200 Country Day Lane Fort Worth Country Day School Fort Worth, TX 817.732.7718 ext. 339 "We can't wait for somebody outside of ourselves to rescue us, because nobody is coming to the rescue..." ~ Ross Todd, Professor School of Communications, Information, and Library Studies, Rutgers University sbrisco@fwcds.org http://www.fwcds.org/campus/libraries/default.asp -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------