There's so many people from the past who took advantage of the dark old days of our past maybe we should look at them under the spotlight like for example Lord Merthyr William Thomas Lewis
Lord Merthyr owned the Senghenydd colliery where 439 men were killed in a terrible explosion in 1913 safety regulations weren't enforced in this colliery resulting in more deaths than if it was enforced.
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I'm not defending him...or Columbus or anyone (it's a futile argument)...but when Isis destroyed statues it was cultural barbarism....now this. Does removing a statue negate the act? Do people come and lay flowers in front of it or worship this guy? Most of these have simply become glorified garden ornaments at this point. If it's that offensive - take the high road - educate people, and lawfully advocate for it's removal or for a replacement that would honor those killed as a tribute to them if in fact he's responsible. I just worry about this "knee-jerk" reaction to removing things....Be well friend.
@luctoretemergo Hand on my heart the statue of Lord Merthyr should go it's hidden away in Aberdare Park it wouldn't of survived in one of the main streets of Cardiff Swansea or Newport I will take up this case for it's removal.
