re: State Senate Bill May Save New Orleans Monuments

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So the majority should not govern?

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If we're being honest about our form of government, it was designed to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.

I'm not saying there aren't good reasons for removing the statues. I'm saying that doing something like this should be approached with caution and with a conservative attitude. Once you remove them, they may never come back.

Given the volatility of the current sociopolitical climate, it's very hard for the voices of reasoned men and women to be heard.

FalseProphet, In a perfect world, yes the majority should govern. But this country is not comprised of perfect politicians who always act in the best interests of the community they represent. In this case, it's a black vs white issue, and that is not said in any racist context, simply as a matter of fact. And in this type of issue, it's all pure, raw, ugly politics vs what is good for the common cause. The "blacks " may win, the "whites" lose, but it's been a long time since N.O. has been so publically divided along racial lines. So the city loses in the big picture. This all originated from Landrieu, as he was quoted as saying one day while driving past Lee Circle: " how embarrassing it would be if my son ever asked me why a racist was honored by a such a prominent statute." No local black politician or citizen raised this issue. Landrieu did it for pure political reasons, knowing he is term limited & will be looking for a plum political job down the road. Under Hillary perhaps.