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Originally Posted by Cosmoboy
I think that pond looks hideous with the fence around it and a monument isn't going to help it anymore.
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You know, I have been re-thinking my views on this monument. Many of us -- and yes, I have been one of them -- have been quick to condemn this thing.
But let's consider a few points. First, look at what we had before. A rusting, contaminated brownfield that was going nowhere.
Secondly, no one has stopped me from going out there and building a monument of my own with my own money. At least the people who are doing this have the gumption to try, and to put their money (which is a whole lot more than I have) where their mouth is. So they don't need me sitting over here on the sidelines carping at them.
Thirdly -- and here I will draw on lessons from my own life -- there is no shame in not being the greatest. In every race somebody has to finish second, and usually there are those who come in third, fourth, fifth and right on down the line. We don't say those people are worthless. So why should we condemn this monument just because it's not as exciting or impressive or well-situated as some other monuments? A famous person whose name I cannot recall once said, “It’s important to know your limitations.” Just maybe this is a case in point.
“Those who can do; those who can’t criticize.” -- Author unknown.