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Petition Launched to Rename Lee Circle After Allen Toussaint
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:33 pm
[quote]Let’s rechristen Lee Circle as Allen Toussaint Circle, with an appropriate memorial.
There isn’t a more fitting individual or a less divisive solution to the “monument issue.” Few New Orleanians have contributed so much to the city, the nation and the world – advancing our culture, creating amazing music with such a huge diversity of artists. As Jazz Fest’s Quint Davis said, “he was a one-man Motown.”
Only Louis Armstrong could approach his stature, and of course he has a park named in his honor.
At this time of great sorrow for all lovers of New Orleans music and culture, such a move would unite us in a way we have not seen since the events of 10 years ago.[quote] LINK
seems right
There isn’t a more fitting individual or a less divisive solution to the “monument issue.” Few New Orleanians have contributed so much to the city, the nation and the world – advancing our culture, creating amazing music with such a huge diversity of artists. As Jazz Fest’s Quint Davis said, “he was a one-man Motown.”
Only Louis Armstrong could approach his stature, and of course he has a park named in his honor.
At this time of great sorrow for all lovers of New Orleans music and culture, such a move would unite us in a way we have not seen since the events of 10 years ago.[quote] LINK
seems right
This post was edited on 11/12/15 at 2:35 pm
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:33 pm to Dire Wolf
Seems dumb
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:34 pm to Dire Wolf
I prefer Professor Longhair Circle.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:34 pm to Dire Wolf
Should re name it Looter Circle and swap out the statue with a big Heineken can.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:34 pm to Cosmo
Nope I would rather it be named for Dr. John
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:34 pm to Dire Wolf
At least this isn't a knee-jerk decision
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:35 pm to Dire Wolf
I mean, if they're going to rename it, thats a hell of an option.
Toussaint Circle even sounds cool.
Toussaint Circle even sounds cool.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:37 pm to Dire Wolf
Name it after Cowboy Mouth - have the statue replaced with a giant speaker that plays Jenny Says 5,324,904,190 times a day.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:40 pm to ihometiger
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Nope I would rather it be named for Dr. John
That would be the right place, but the wrong time
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:42 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
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Looter Circle
I can get on board with that
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:45 pm to Dire Wolf
I would rather not see it renamed, but Toussant Circle would be a great and fitting name if such a renaming ever came to pass.
I would rename it Higgins Circle since it's right next to the World War II Museum. We would never have won the war without New Orleans's own Higgins Boat.
I would rename it Higgins Circle since it's right next to the World War II Museum. We would never have won the war without New Orleans's own Higgins Boat.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:46 pm to Dire Wolf
Id rather that than Aretha Castle roundabout.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:46 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Nope I would rather it be named for Dr. John
That would be the right place, but the wrong time
Bravo
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:46 pm to kingbob
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I would rather not see it renamed, but Toussant Circle would be a great and fitting name if such a renaming ever came to pass.
I agree. Not in favor of changing it, but if it had to be changed, I'd have no problem with Toussaint.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:46 pm to kingbob
Yeah, I really don't care too much at this point, but Toussaint Circle would be fine with me.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:47 pm to The Mick
Lee Circle is Lee Circle, period. Renaming things, streets, and places is pathetic.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:48 pm to Dire Wolf
I know everyone here will hate the idea, but it's actually not bad.
It celebrates a cultural icon for the city who had far more influence on the people who live there than Robert E. Lee did.
It celebrates a cultural icon for the city who had far more influence on the people who live there than Robert E. Lee did.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:48 pm to Dire Wolf
Dumb. Let's just rename the whole fricking city Jazz Land. New Orleans is much more than just black musicians. They have their HUGE place and rightfully so but come on.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:48 pm to Dire Wolf
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Petition Launched to Rename Lee Circle After Allen Toussaint
Too soon. He's not even in the ground yet.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 2:49 pm to H.M. Murdock
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Lee Circle is Lee Circle, period. Renaming things, streets, and places is pathetic.
Look at a map of the world from 100 years ago. Things are constantly changing and renaming is a part of that process.
This post was edited on 11/12/15 at 3:03 pm
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