Question

Should monuments be removed from public locations? Why?

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

You did not specify if you mean all kinds of monuments or some monuments in specific.

If your question is for all monuments in general, the answer is no. Monuments represent important moments in the history of the country or exhibit important historical figures that have forged the identity of the nation. Their public exhibition is a positive to remember those people or events with respect.

Now, on the other hand, if you are referring to the confederate monuments, this is a controversial issue that has divided the country after the death of African American George Floyd.

Like it or not, the Civil War and the Confederate side were part of the United States history and represent something of meaning for white people in the South. Unfortunately, this page of the US story is related to slavery and racism, both elements that have hurt and dive the country. So many Americans have demanded the removal of these monuments from public places such as schools, college campuses, and parks.

As controversial as it could sound, we can consider that the removal of the monuments could divide even more American society.