Statue of Gandhi removed in Ghana.
Critics argue that he shouldn't be honoured in Africa given anti-African comments made by Gandhi when he lived in South Africa, proponents argue that his positive message has universal application.
I think I lean towards those wanting to get rid of it, even if Gandhi's views evolved later, but it does suggest the dilemmas involved in honouring any humans, given that basically everyone has done problematic things or has problematic views - and the more high profile a life they have had the higher likelihood of that.
Plus of course Europe's cities are littered with statues of generals who are responsible for dreadful actions. Should they be removed? Or just have their plaque updated to more realistically describe their lives and actions?
(this is a bit of a Diable Rouge opening post isn't it)
Critics argue that he shouldn't be honoured in Africa given anti-African comments made by Gandhi when he lived in South Africa, proponents argue that his positive message has universal application.
I think I lean towards those wanting to get rid of it, even if Gandhi's views evolved later, but it does suggest the dilemmas involved in honouring any humans, given that basically everyone has done problematic things or has problematic views - and the more high profile a life they have had the higher likelihood of that.
Plus of course Europe's cities are littered with statues of generals who are responsible for dreadful actions. Should they be removed? Or just have their plaque updated to more realistically describe their lives and actions?
(this is a bit of a Diable Rouge opening post isn't it)
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