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the memorial will be on a prime, 4-acre chunk of real estate on the national mall adjacent to the FDR memorial. and the sculpture is being made in china!
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It was announced in January 2007 that Lei Yixin, an artist from the People's Republic of China, would sculpt the centerpiece of the memorial, including the statue of King[14] and the "Stone of Hope". The commission was criticized by human rights activist Harry Wu on the grounds that Lei had sculpted Mao Zedong. It also stirred accusations that it was based on financial considerations, because the Chinese government would make a $25 million donation to help meet the projected shortfall in donations. The president of the memorial's foundation, Harry E. Johnson, who first met Lei in a sculpting workshop in Saint Paul, Minnesota, stated that the final selection was done by a mostly African American design team and was based solely on artistic ability.[15]
I think its a travesty. Yes, we are a global economy these days. But there should always be some things that remain uniquely American. Memorials to our leaders, and the creation thereof, should be performed by our own people for our own people. It's disappointing that the black caucus who arranged all of this caved to financial desperation in an attempt to get the memorial completed sooner rather than later. Very disappointing.
the memorial will be on a prime, 4-acre chunk of real estate on the national mall adjacent to the FDR memorial. and the sculpture is being made in china!
I think its a travesty. Yes, we are a global economy these days. But there should always be some things that remain uniquely American. Memorials to our leaders, and the creation thereof, should be performed by our own people for our own people. It's disappointing that the black caucus who arranged all of this caved to financial desperation in an attempt to get the memorial completed sooner rather than later. Very disappointing.
You're either for free market, or you're not. You're either a protectionist, or you're not. If you're not bothered by virtually everything imported, you should be not (in this case).
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It should definitely be checked for lead content before installation...
