Readers respond to last week’s Feedback Friday topic, which was:
Women’s Tribute Site Goes Unsupported?
In this month’s issue of What’s Up? Annapolis magazine, former Annapolis Mayor and current contributing writer Ellen Moyer discusses a proposal for a garden and statue in the City of Annapolis that would memorialize and honor women leaders who’ve broken the glass ceiling. It’s a fitting article and even more fitting proposal given that this month marks Women’s History Month. It’s also fitting because it’s simply a worthy cause and potential social celebration, especially in light of the removal of unbefitting statues throughout town the last couple years. We could use a worthy replacement. Here is the article outlining the proposal, including renderings, which to date—according to Moyer and those involved in the project—have gone unsupported by city leadership. It is possible our city leaders have not been made fully aware of the proposal. As such, here is a reminder.
What do you think about the City of Annapolis—our state capital—constructing a Women’s Memorial Garden and Statue?
Here’s what you said:
I don't oppose the concept of memorializing women's contributions to Maryland, but I don't particularly like either of the proposed statues. Can we be shown as strong, pioneering and relevant - as opposed to a rose? The other statue almost looks like a war memorial. Sorry to be negative, but that's my reaction to the proposal.
Pamela Duke, Chestertown
I believe a tribute to our women leaders - in industry, in government, in medicine, would certainly be warranted!
Diane Windell, Annapolis
What is a woman???
Natalie F, Millersville
Wait. Can you provide a definition for the word "woman"?
J Leidner, Davidsonville
I know it is historic Annapolis, but are contemporary statues even relevant? Is this a variation on everyone gets a trophy? Maybe a couple discreet plaques commemorating a birthplace or achievement location but (as a woman) I don't think a whole "thing" is needed. Maybe just actually honor the women you know.
P Wright, Annapolis
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