[RedBloodedAmerican]

If you think about it, why are statues that represent Justice standing naked? If they are representative statues of our Justice system, why can't the have cloth coverings? The PC police are not the ones wanting them covered. Politically correct people would want the nudity to remain (and miss the point of the purpose of the statues)

[kevin]

"If you think about it, why are statues that represent Justice standing naked?"

Because, Justice is naked, as in the naked truth...no cover...very symbolic, like justice being blind....should we order glasses?

[freeeee]

why are statues that represent Justice standing naked?

Classic sculpture often depicts the human body. I suppose back in the day these statues were made, people weren't so sensitive and could handle it.

The PC police are not the ones wanting them covered.

"the offending figures...have been displayed since the 1930s"

PC existed in 1930?

Politically correct people would want the nudity to remain

I'd like the statues to remain in their original state, and I assure you I think very little of political correctness.

[FreePaul]

why are statues that represent Justice standing naked?

Maybe to show that Justice isn't covering up anything. I guess Ashcroft can be commended for not trying to give the wrong impression. He covered up the statues the same way he is covering up other things that should be exposed.

[southern rock]

If you think about it, why are statues that represent Justice standing naked? If they are representative statues of our Justice system, why can't the have cloth coverings? The PC police are not the ones wanting them covered. Politically correct people would want the nudity to remain (and miss the point of the purpose of the statues)

Sheesh! I couldn't agree more. Who designed these statues, and why include nudity? For what purpose? I can't even fathom it.

Now, if I wanted to get conspiratorial here, I could say that the 1930's was the heyday of the American communist party and the radical left, and we all know about their agenda regarding public art and decency. Hmmm....