Being from the south and due to our history, there are some pieces of public art that offends many people. For example the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee in the center on Lee circle in New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu wants to remove the statue because of the relationship it has with Louisiana’s confederate past. I understand why the statue is found to be offensive and why it would want to be taken down, but I believe it should stay. It should serve not as a memorial but as a reminder of how far we’ve came as a nation. I think if this statue is to be taken down this will result in the destruction of everything from Louisiana’s confederate history, such as the plantations. I believe these shouldn’t be taken down because I believe in the saying
