The Colston Four

[Bigga]

Because it was erected in a time when most men and women weren't eligible to vote?

And now there are and, unofficially, voted to take it down!

Fair's fair.

 

[Bigga]

Nothing has changed in my mind. I've stated my opinion, if you don't agree, fine

Yep.

I disagree with racism being paraded, openly, on streets where people object to racism.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

And now there are and, unofficially, voted to take it down!

Fair's fair.

Although...

In a 2014 poll in the local newspaper, the Bristol Post, 56% of the 1,100 respondents said it should stay while 44% wanted it to go.[24]

Probably swung by the older average age of the newspaper readers.

 

[Bigga]

Although...

In a 2014 poll in the local newspaper, the Bristol Post, 56% of the 1,100 respondents said it should stay while 44% wanted it to go.[24]

Probably swung by the older average age of the newspaper readers.

Almost 10 years ago and in light of the 'George Floyd' tragedy, I'm sure removal would have won.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Almost 10 years ago and in light of the 'George Floyd' tragedy, I'm sure removal would have won.

Seems you are right. But a referendum could have been a lightning rod for gammons and racists and ignored by the apathetic normal folks.

They have done the mayor and his successors a favour, Rees and his predecessor didn't really want the distraction and nuisance the statue brought with it.

 

[Bigga]

Seems you are right. But a referendum could have been a lightning rod for gammons and racists and ignored by the apathetic normal folks.

They have done the mayor and his successors a favour, Rees and his predecessor didn't really want the distraction and nuisance the statue brought with it.

I wonder if this is enough for a certain ironically named 'mosssideblue' to decide the people have spoken?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

You seem to be suggesting that in certain circumstances a jury has a duty to convict, and that hasn’t been the law since 1670.

I think that’s the default position in Worcester.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

I think that’s the default position in Worcester.

What are their facilities like?

New trial for Black man whose all-white jury met in room with Confederate symbols

Tim Gilbert was convicted in Tennessee by a panel which met in a room maintained by a Confederate heritage group

www.theguardian.com

 

[mosssideblue]

I wonder if this is enough for a certain ironically named 'mosssideblue' to decide the people have spoken?

I have no issue with the statue going, my issue was the manner in which it was done.

 

[mosssideblue]

I wonder if this is enough for a certain ironically named 'mosssideblue' to decide the people have spoken?

Why do you think ironically named?