Comment 100462

By Moving forward (anonymous) | Posted April 19, 2014 at 12:20:04

I don't think someone convicted of domestic abuse and I know hurt at least one other woman I know, and happily sang of rape is someone worth such permanent glorification by the city. If you want to memorialize his work? fine the community that most appreciated it can do so.
Was he an absolute horrible guy? I doubt it given the raves from friends. It's also tough since he is not around to defend himself.

But this would be a permanent tribute to the man and all his actions are a part of his legacy and if we cannot collectively agree this is a good decision then it should not go forward.

And it appears it will not, at least not in this form.

The worst of it is no one at the City took a complete stock of what may come out about this man before jumping publicly forward on it. If we are going to hold someone up in such esteem, they need to stand up to that scrutiny.

Past improper tributes or speculation on the celebrity of other famous people are irrelevant. This was not or should not be an absolute on the idea of paying tribute to someone or about public art or honouring among the local music scene.

Nor should it be about scoring political points either for or against people running for political office.

This was one idea that found sufficient disfavour and controversy that it is not proceeding as originally planned.

Where it goes now is now up for discussion. We need to let this man's memory rest in peace and move forward.

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