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U.K. Demonstrators Tear Down Statue Of Slave Trader

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Protesters in Bristol toppled a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston on Sunday, rolling the statue through the city before pushing it into the harbor. What do you think?

“I’m embarrassed to admit that I had no idea the U.K. also had statues.”

Scott Hundley • Ghost Tour Guide

“Sorry, but I don’t see what slavery has to do with achieving racial equality.”

Jillian Kubina • Tie Dye Expert

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“So you’re telling me there’s a free statue just sitting there at the bottom of Bristol Harbor?”

Tom Lavare • Twine Baller