public, not pulic (obviously)
Lenin statues were being sold at bargain basement prices after the breakup of the Soviet Union. This one was purchased for next to nothing. It is in the Freemont district of Seattle which is a former hippie hangout. I am happy to inform you that Lenin is now surrounded by new developments and signs that capitlaism is alive and well in Freemont are everywhere. It is the statue of a failure now.
On the evening of 9/11 I attended a "Pacifist Peace Rally" in Seattle. I fully intended on just observing. After about 2 minutes of listening I could not take it any more. I went up in front of the stage and spoke my mind whenever the MC said something stupid. It was a target rich environment. They actually had "Pacifist Peace Warriors" surround me while holding hands. Their purpose was to "absorb my negative energy". The MC approached me after the rally and asked me "Whats your problem man". I looked him in the eye and told him. I think he regreted asking the question.
I am telling you that the majority of urban Seattleites are a lost cause.