Statues tell stories. They raise up particular people and events, visions and values, into figures of permanence for all to see. They can inspire pride, harmony, resentment and hate. They are often, but not always, installed by governments to record specific moments in time. The idea that statues must be protected from protestors is now being promoted by certain factions. States will defend these stale expressions of historical opinion, even as they rankle, divide and drive citizens to deface...
