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I think JA was correct in coverning up the statue

That's his right, IMHO. He has the right not to be photographed with a statue that creates double entndre.

Dude, who is going to think something like that (double entndre), other than some sick-o? Going there, either pre-emptively or from the pages of some goofy left-wing rag makes either look like a perv.

Honestly, I've seen that statue probably a dozen times and haven't thought once about it on that level.

Again, if he was so worked up about this, why didn't he take the non-stupid way out of this and just replace (or swap with some other federal location) both statues? Why did he have to take the most bone-headed option available?

[an amused spectator]

Why did he have to take the most bone-headed option available?

Why did those damn Republicans close down the government in 1995?

Because the Democrat press said they did. ;-)

[FreePaul]

Why did he have to take the most bone-headed option available?

He was making his point with both of the people who support him on this.

[d14truth]

"Why did he have to take the most bone-headed option available?"

Maybe to just to show how 'intolerant' the preachers of 'tolerance' are? Respect is a two-way street. The photographers 'took their shots'. Ashcroft is entitled to his, IMHO.