Posted on 01/25/2018 12:33:36 PM PST by nickcarraway
Outrage as shrine to murdered soldier Lee Rigby is removed by local council because it is 'unsightly
The unofficial shrine to murdered soldier Lee Rigby has been removed by a local council because it is 'unsightly'.
Flags, flowers and banners occupied the spot opposite the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich where Fusilier Rigby was killed by Islamic terrorists Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale in May 2013.
But Greenwich Council removed them yesterday because local residents had complained they looked 'weathered and worn'.
The authority said: 'The unofficial memorial to Fusilier Lee Rigby was removed on 17 January following requests from local residents and we are also aware of the fact there is a nearby school whose pupils have to walk past this every morning and every evening.
'We are acting now because the number of items has expanded significantly in recent months and any have been weathered, worn and look unsightly.'
But the decision drew immediate anger on Twitter, where one user wrote: 'Wrong on many levels. You show so much contempt to the British people.
'Disgraceful. Have you no shame? Maybe all memorials should be removed, if that's your stance.'
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
If it’s really a shrine, MAINTAIN IT.
A pile of dead flowers, dirty teddy bears, faded photos and posters is no way to maintain a monument.
Into the bin with you Mr. Rigby.
Real reason: not to offend m*slims.
Also, to teach the ordinary folk to willingly accept being slain by their new masters that may is bringing in.
“Into the bin with you Mr. Rigby.”
Or, “Into the memory hole for you, Mr. Rigby.”
For what it’s worth, the ‘shrine’ to the Gentle Giant in Ferguson, MO was not only not disturbed by local authorities, (they knew there would be trouble), they erected a permanent ‘shrine’ out of the street.
“A pile of dead flowers, dirty teddy bears, faded photos and posters is no way to maintain a monument.”
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I would agree, but I wonder about access by the general public. What should have been done/be done is create a permanent memorial, a plaque or the like.
That was my first thought too, but I'm in the habit of trimming for length when I want to have maximum impact.
Thus the comma had to go too.
Eleanor Rigby came to mind!
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