[Betteboop]

Some people can't see art as art, but have to make it politically correct.

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[cutlass]

Being that White men invented damn near everything, I see nothing wrong with it.

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[eddie willers]

"It still is unfortunate that this is semi-permanent.

And its unfortunate that you are semi-literate.
Go paint your own G-D mural!

[Betteboop]

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[dighton]

"Ironically the majority here represents a fairly European perspective."

Ironically, professors who use ironically that way should be put in irons.

[Coleus]

Barf Alert. Let's get some paint and cover it up!

Zinsser Shields

[Coleus]

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[End Times Sentinel]

Ironically the majority here represents a fairly European perspective

Why, imagine that! If I didn’t know better, I’d think that this country was founded by Europeans, who drew great influence from Europe. And that for the major part of our history, people of European ancestry dominated the United States.

How could he overlook the huge contributions made to modern art by the Myans with their… uhmm… you know, Myan stuff. Or the !Kung and their awe inspiring… err… clicking noises?

Why, the simple fact that the artist doesn’t believe that all cultures are equally as evolved and have made equal contributions deserving equal recognition should stand as undeniable proof that he’s a racist. After all, one man’s lunar landing is another man’s bone through the nose- they’re all equal.

Owl _ Eagle
“Guns before butter.”

[Exit 109]

"The mural attempts to look at the sweep of human history," Dr. Abalos said, reviewing a key to the work of art. "Ironically the majority here represents a fairly European perspective. Aztec and Egyptian cultures are somewhat on the fringes … the only person of color is Martin Luther King Jr."

How silly of me. I forgot about all those Aztecs and Egyptians who helped settle the Garden State. Good grief.

[RnMomof7]

"As citizens of the 21st century," he said, "we owe much to the people who are represented in that mural."

Not if they are white males we don't...What a shame that an entire race and culture should be on the edge of cultural irrelevancy

[HockeyPop]

Dr Abalos apparently believes that a culture which puts bones through their noses is as worthy of study as one which splits the atom, cures disease and put a man on the moon. He would balance the life of Shakazulu with the writings of Shakespeare in school curriculum. After all, kids are taught that Kwanza carries the same religious and moral weight as Christmas.

[Betteboop]

"Mr. Plank, both proud of his creation and disappointed at criticism of it, said that he received many suggestions for what to add to the mural, but ultimately kept his artistic vision intact. "

And I wanted him to add Rush Limbaugh to the mural--can you imagine if he had done that????

[Hacksaw]

Maybe he could include some Aztecs tearing the hearts out of their human sacrafice victims, or perhaps some Arab slave traders accepting money for their bounty.

[varon]

The mural should show diversity and the richness of humanity, he said, adding that 75 percent of the world's population are people of color.

So, Dr. Abalos, would seeing Mike Tyson or Puff Daddy Combs on the mural satisfy your NEED for diversity?

You are correct on 75% of the world's population being of color but you should at the same time acknowledge that at least 75% of the world's accomplishments have been achieved by people of un-color. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Dr. Abalos.

[Betteboop]

HERE IS THE FIRST OF NUMEROUS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN THIS WEEK'S HERALD--RESPONDING TO DR. ABALOS'REMARKS REGARDING THE WONDERFUL MURAL!! "Artist sacrificed for work May 10, 2002 Letter to the editor To the editor:

I am writing in response to the article printed concerning the ethnic issues surrounding Hightstown High School's newly finished mural ("Questions raised about mural's ethnic inclusiveness," May 3, 2002, Page 3A). As a senior and an art student at Hightstown who had the honor of working alongside Mr. Plank and several other students, I am outraged at the criticism made by Dr. Abalos.

Each one of us, especially Mr. Plank, gave our all into making the mural as beautiful as possible and to turn Mr. Plank's dedication of countless hours of sacrificed lunch breaks, time after school, and weekends — basically any time he could spare — into a racial issue has defeated the whole purpose of the mural and has angered the student body as well. It is not only a direct insult to Mr. Plank, who is one of the most compassionate and fair human beings I have luckily been able to call my teacher for the past four years, but it also reflects terribly on the students here. We have never, never seen the mural as anything of a racial or discriminatory nature, but we have supported and praised Mr. Plank for helping make our school look amazing and giving us such a positive inspiration. I know the students feel this way because I was there and I heard everyone's praise as they walked down the hallway and if Dr. Abalos feels that the Hispanic population should feel discriminated against, maybe he should stand by the mural and see the reaction it receives. Actually, the students of the ESL class that are the ones who stop and praise Mr. Plank's accomplishments the most.

It is an insult for Dr. Abalos to assume students are that ignorant to believe that the mural is some sort of racial propaganda. Mr. Plank has painted different historical events which have changed our lives and depicted people who have been our role models. The people represented in the mural are examples of courageous, inspiring individuals and should not be evaluated by the color of their skin, but for what they did with their lives and how they helped others.

The article, which was photocopied and dispersed from student to student, has only brought more students of various nationalities, especially Hispanic — many who have never even had him as a teacher — to come and compliment Mr. Plank and openly express how wrong they felt Dr. Abalos' views were. It is disappointing and upsetting that something as wonderful as the mural would be criticized so harshly, when we feel it is one of the most positive aspects of our school. The student body, as diverse as we are, have and will continue to respect and appreciate Mr. Plank's artistic expression; we support him and the mural 100 percent."

[OldFriend]

When you consider that Princeton has hired the likes of Dr. Singer and now Dr. Cornell West it is clear that this is no longer an institution of higher learning but a collecting place for freaks and malcontents.

[Lancey Howard]

The mural depicts artists Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet. It also features the Greek mythological figure Icarus, an interior view of the Pantheon and the philosopher Aristotle.

Quick! Name the black counterparts of these people.

Women of achievement include Mother Theresa, a generic mother and child and a hippie girl blowing bubbles.

LOFL!!!
Man, that should bring the clucking feminists out from under their rocks, haha...!