Symbol blurs the U.S. mission -- US flag on statue hinted at occupation, not liberation

Newark Star Ledger ^ | April 10, 2003 | Judy Peet

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>>That act, lasting only minutes, blurred the line between liberation and occupation and, experts said, gave proof to the astonishing power of symbols.<<


For dim-witted people, it blurred the line, for others, it meant nothing at all.

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<>Hani Awadallah, a Montclair State University professor and president of the Arab-American Civic Organization.<< >>Toppling statues allows us to personally feel in control," said Rutgers sociology professor Karen Cerulo. << The kind of drivel these people spew forth reflects well the caliber of 'scholars' who are teaching young people today on many University campuses. And at a cost of $30,000 to 50,000.00 annually--a waste of money. People need to be very wary of where they send their kids to university or college these days. risa