‘Forever’ Stamp Features Wrong Lady Liberty

American Voices • government • ISSUE 47•16 • Apr 19, 2011

The newest “forever” stamp from the U.S. Postal Service features a photo of the New York–New York casino's Statue of Liberty replica in Las Vegas instead of the original. What do you think?

“It's about time we celebrated our proud history of pumping out chintzy reproductions of things.”
Dan Prechtl –
Racker
“Makes sense. We’re talking ‘forever’ here, and we already know the real one gets blown up before the apes take over." ”
Paula Martens –
Case Fitter
“I actually like the Vegas one better. You can see up her dress."”
John Walter –
Hop Weighter

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