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Question of the Day — What To Do W/Murals?

Posted by DFO

April 11, 2006 9:47 a.m. • 0 comments

Issue: Lynching murals in courthouse spur debate: Legislature will meet in facility during Statehouse remodel/John Miller, Associated Press

DFO: This one should be a no-brainer, despite what historians want. Although the murals are an accurate reminder of this country’s sordid history, they shouldn’t be in the spotlight when the Legislature uses the old Ada County Courthouse for is temporary headquarters. Ship ‘em off to a museum.

Question: What do you think should be done with the Ada County Courthouse murals?

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