Jackson County Fights Over Slaver Statue Amid EPIC Tax Hike

Of course, we respect everyone's political & social justice opinions about this topic.

However . . . Here's a sneak peek behind the discussion . . .

JACKSON COUNTY STATUE FIGHTING DISTRACTS FROM CRITICISM OVER HISTORIC RISING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS!!!

When locals should be up in arms about bills presented to them by the courthouse . . . It's much easier to move the conversation to intense rhetoric regarding long dead white dudes.

On the other hand . . .

Legislator Many Abarca is sponsoring this move and seems to be leading the effort.

Like it or not . . .

IF MANNY ABARCA ACCOMPLISHES THIS STATUE TAKE DOWN . . . BY DEFINITION, IT'S A MONUMENTAL VICTORY FOR PROGRESSIVES!!!

Never mind that voters spoke overwhelmingly on this issue not so long ago and 72% of the electorate rejected efforts to remove the presidential tribute. 

We reserve the right to explore that idea later . . . For now . . .

Here's the premise and local media complying with the clever social justice gambit . . .

The resolution recalls that Jackson, the seventh President of the United States and namesake of Jackson County, "owned hundreds of slaves" and "actively worked to silence abolitionists." Jackson was also largely responsible for the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The move resulted in the forced relocation of many Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River. About 4,000 Cherokees died during the march westward, which became known as "the Trail of Tears."

"It is in the moral interest of Jackson County to immediately create separation from these moments in our nation’s history through the removal of statues or monuments associated with them so as to not accidentally bestow honor on individuals who were engaged in the genocide of indigenous groups or proponents of slavery," the resolution says.

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Jackson County legislator initiates new push to remove Andrew Jackson statues at courthouses

Jackson County legislator Manny Abaraca is introducing a new push to remove controversial statues at the Jackson County courthouses. Abarca will introduce a resolution Monday, June 12th, to the Jackson County Legislature that would direct the removal and storage of the Andrew Jackson.Statues of the former president are located in both the Downtown and Truman County Courthouses.

Jackson County legislator wants Andrew Jackson statues removed from Kansas City area courthouses

Legislators will consider a resolution calling for the statute of President Andrew Jackson in front of county courthouses to be dismantled and stored. Jackson was a slave owner and a supporter of the forced relocation of Native Americans. A county-wide vote to remove the statue failed in 2020.

Resolution to remove 2 Andrew Jackson statues in Jackson County sent to budget committee

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A resolution to remove two statues of former US president Andrew Jackson from Jackson County courthouse grounds has moved up to the budget committee for further discussion. The resolution, which was put forth by Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca, was introduced Monday during the Jackson County Legislator's meeting.

Jackson County lawmaker pushes for statues to be removed

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is a new push to remove two statues of President Andrew Jackson from prominent landmarks in Jackson County. The statues stand in front of the two Jackson County Courthouses. One is near 12th and Locust in Downtown Kansas City.

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