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If we held a statewide referendum, I believe a majority of residents would vote to remove it from its singular place of privilege.

Then hold the public referendum and agree ahead of time to abide by it. Rather than leave the matter in the hands of a newspaper columnist or arts committee.

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“Then hold the public referendum and agree ahead of time to abide by it. Rather than leave the matter in the hands of a newspaper columnist or arts committee.”

Makes sense, to a degree. But beware the tyranny of majority voice. In the instant case, it should be left up to the citizens, as the issue is a statue. My only concern is based on one of precedent. Again, we should beware the tyranny of majority voice lest it set an unintended precedent.