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Police Investigate Offensive Mural
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The mural (of an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, at a primary school in Edinburgh) was painted in 1936 and has both artistic and historical significance, as evidenced by its recent restoration under a Heritage Lottery Grant.
If the complaint is upheld and the mural is adjudged to be likely to incite hatred, then clearly it cannot remain in its present form. Yet because of its historical significance, to purge the offensive item would be tantamount to vandalism.
How would you resolve this conundrum?
The mural (of an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, at a primary school in Edinburgh) was painted in 1936 and has both artistic and historical significance, as evidenced by its recent restoration under a Heritage Lottery Grant.
If the complaint is upheld and the mural is adjudged to be likely to incite hatred, then clearly it cannot remain in its present form. Yet because of its historical significance, to purge the offensive item would be tantamount to vandalism.
How would you resolve this conundrum?
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Hang on a second.
Someone's complained, the police are looking into the complaint. End of story (at the moment).
If the 'offending' image is painted over, then perhaps people can start complaining about 'PC gone mad' - but until something actually happens, should we not wait?
In a country of 65 million people, practically anything can spark complaints.
Did you know that the very funny Marmite advert from earlier this year sparked 200 complaints?
Did you know that Lady Gaga wriggling about in her bra and pants on The X Factor garnered 260 complaints?
There are vast numbers of people who wear knickers primed and ready to get into a twist.
Someone's complained, the police are looking into the complaint. End of story (at the moment).
If the 'offending' image is painted over, then perhaps people can start complaining about 'PC gone mad' - but until something actually happens, should we not wait?
In a country of 65 million people, practically anything can spark complaints.
Did you know that the very funny Marmite advert from earlier this year sparked 200 complaints?
Did you know that Lady Gaga wriggling about in her bra and pants on The X Factor garnered 260 complaints?
There are vast numbers of people who wear knickers primed and ready to get into a twist.
sp1814: //Did you know that the very funny Marmite advert from earlier this year sparked 200 complaints?
Did you know that Lady Gaga wriggling about in her bra and pants on The X Factor garnered 260 complaints?//
that's true enough; but neither involved the participation of the police. whilst only one complaint in this matter, it does involve an indictable offence, and there could be charges.
Did you know that Lady Gaga wriggling about in her bra and pants on The X Factor garnered 260 complaints?//
that's true enough; but neither involved the participation of the police. whilst only one complaint in this matter, it does involve an indictable offence, and there could be charges.
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