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Uruguay won’t melt huge bronze Nazi eagle into a dove, president says (www.politico.eu)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pablo Atchugarry, the artist tasked with recasting the statue, said he would “continue working on the construction of a symbol of peace that helps us get closer to that ideal.”

I wonder if he'll keep the dove idea just without the whole 'melting down a giant Nazi eagle' part

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I like the dove statue idea for a city, just because cities are full of underappreciated and unfairly maligned doves (also known as pigeons).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, more pigeon appreciation in cities is a must!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Now I want to see pigeons chilling around a large bronze pigeon statue. Also, can I say: relevant username?