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Algoma Street animal/human statue loses its seat
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These two statues are hideous, grotesque and were a frivolous waste of taxpayer money. However, that does not give anyone the right to vandalize them or any other public art installation.
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Truly disappointing to see the opposition this site drew, and not at all surprised by the people who hid behind "we're losing greenspace" in a city with twice the national average, surrounded by forest and lakes. I'll concede there's some legitimate opposition here. However, by and large, judging from the comments I've seen discussed here and elsewhere online, for many this never had anything to do with the use of the greenspace. This city has a long history of deciding who gets to feel welcome here, and it's well past time we said so out loud.
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The city should be ashamed of themselves for even offering that property. They should reimburse the muslim community for the money that they have spent.
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I feel badly for the Muslim association. The people in charge of selling land should never have led them to believe that parks are for sale. Obviously this was all going on for a length of time without any community input or consultation. Shame on the person who allowed this to happen. Since when are public parks part of surplus land in Thunder Bay. Council needs to revisit the direction to city management about what property is up for grabs. I truly hope the Muslim association can find suitable property that is not parkland. Kudos to them for respecting all citizens concerns.
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Better see all the people opposed to the venture using the park this weekend.
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Ugly.
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Respect to the Muslim Association Thunder Bay needs to respect diversity in our city.
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This had nothing to do with respect for Muslims, it does have everything to do with imprper planning from city administration.
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This was the right choice and in my mind the only choice. It shouldnt have even gonna as far as it it did.
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Wow. Way to attract educated professionals to enhance many of the services in crisis, protestors. Thank goodness your memorial benches don’t have to be moved to another beautiful area of this 13 acre park. Way to go. More progress halted in a city that just can’t seem to keep up with the rest of the country.
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This is why we can’t have nice things.
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These whimsical creations are fun and while not to evertone's taste, I see no reason for vandalizing. The resulting squat is reflective of the mentality behind this.
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Beavers need to be protected.. thats my 5 cents worth.
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This would be a good place for high definition cameras!
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Or what?
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lol please explain the “long history of the city deciding who’s welcome here”
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There’s no point in trying to make this city anything less than the cesspool it’s become. There are too many people who have no respect for property.
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This city is pathetic, everything gets ruined by lowlifes.
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Can anybody imagine if a union went into negotiations asking for 21 weeks paid vacation, they would be laughed at.
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Thank you to the Muslim community for recognizing and understanding the importance of Junot Park to many people, especially the people who have memorial trees and benches in that area as well as the beautiful MS Society memorial . We hope the Muslim Community finds the perfect place in Thunder Bay for their vision.
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