George Michael and Karl Marx’s graves ‘at risk’ from falling trees at London cemetery

Metro.co.uk ^ | December 18, 2024 | Luke Alsford

[Loyalist]

So the maples formed a union

And demanded equal rights

“The oaks are just too greedy

We will make them give us light”

Now there's no more oak oppression

For they passed a noble law

And the trees are all kept equal

By hatchet, axe, and saw

[Verginius Rufus]

Some entertainer is considered a more significant historical figure than Karl Marx?

[reasonisfaith]

The other guy did a lot less damage to the world than the lowly Karl Marx.

[dayglored]

> Dungavell said that the transformation plans, which were submitted to Camden Council for permission on Monday, were needed to ‘preserve this fantastic heritage asset, and make sure that it is a benefit to the community. ‘Karl Marx would be happy. Our charity is bringing people together to look after a community asset,’ he added. ‘The money is redistributed and looked after the whole cemetery for the public benefit.’

Are you quite sure this isn't satire?

[Tell It Right]

If the tree falls on George Michael’s grave, and nobody hears it, will it still go “Wham!” ?

[lee martell]

“Cause Teacher, there are things
That I don’t want to learn!”

[Leaning Right]

I’m not seeing how a falling tree would disturb a grave. Just cut the tree up and haul it away.

So this looks to me like just another money grab. Quick, approve this £18,000,000 request or many terrible, tree-related things will happen!

[Rurudyne]

Not more significant ... in the final analysis no more significant ... or perchance “without significance” is better....

[reasonisfaith]

It’s impossible to have respect or reverence for Karl Marx if you’re not mind controlled.

[Vaduz]

George Michael and Karl Marx’s graves ‘at risk’ from falling trees.

Proof even trees die faster due to communism.

[GaltAdonis]

“Wham!”

.

Good one!

[married21]

Cue up the pic of Seinfeld saying “what a shame “.

[cowboyusa]

Marx is currently boiling inches deepest Part of hell. Most evil man who ever lived so far

[rfp1234]

Move them to Martha’s Vineyard.

Barry 0bama loves both of those guys, for different reasons.

[hoosierham]

Tree fall often pull roots from groun which could expose coffins/remains.

I have a similar situatio in an old pioneer cemetery not maintained by anyone. Cemetery located inside my property lines but dont believe technically my property. Many burial sites like this in rural America dating from the early 1800s

[rlmorel]

I assume it is the entertainer...I didn’t know he was dead.

[Tell It Right]

I remember hearing he was dead. I just can’t remember if it was from food poisoning.

[Salman]

The Karl Marx gravesite is a popular tourist attraction (or pilgrimage destination).

Keeping it looking nice is just good old fashioned local boosterism. { smirk }

[verum ago]

I’m not seeing how a falling tree would disturb a grave. Just cut the tree up and haul it away.

I suppose a tree hitting a monument/headstone could cause some pretty good damage.

[Leaning Right]

Please do not use logic to challenge my incorrect opinions.

(Just kidding. Thanks for the info. It makes sense.)