How Can I Find Out If There Is A Petition?

[Barsel]

Once again, the mural of George Floyd in Manchester has been vandalised.
I would like to know if there might be a petition asking for this mural to be taken down permanently as I feel it does nothing at all to enhance the city.
In fact, if I thought I wouldn't get caught, I'd go and remove it myself.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/george-floyd-mural-vandalised-manchester-20146591

[jno]

that should encourage vandals everywhere. Disfigure things enough and the council will take them down.

[Paigntonian]

Try change.org.

[Mamyalynne]

There was one and it was rejected.

https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=42&RPID=0&HPID=0

[ChuckFickens]

Why don't you just go and remove it then?

You say you're worried about getting caught? but if you're doing the right thing and are supported by the majority then surely you have no reason to be worried?

So I say to you, just go out and do what you think is right, Time will tell...

[Bazile]

Just passing the building CF?

[Barsel]

Thanks Mamya, I might have guessed really. Police and Council leaders seem quite happy for us to keep it, but if it keeps getting vandalised, then they might just realise it has to go, especially if it is costing money to repair it every time.

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome, I suspected that might be the case.

I think the artist himself has repaired it in the past.

I largely agree with Chuck.

[Paigntonian]

Inappropriate for a city centre mural in the UK.

[Barsel]

Mamya, you think I should go out and remove it myself?

[Jackdaw33]

Just whitewash over the whole thing. I am at a loss to understand why the people of Manchester want to keep it. It is an insult.

[Mamyalynne]

I believe if you feel strongly enough about something then you should have courage in your convictions.

I don't feel as strongly as you do about this.

[ChrisMc]

I think maybe grow up and if there is nothing else in your life to care about change your priorities. Is there nothing that the last year hasn't taught you.

[Barsel]

I do feel strongly about this, but I'm not going to go and do something I could get arrested for.

[burlyshirley]

I cannot understand why Manchester had to have a memorial of this thug when it all happened many, many miles away and if I lived in Manchester I would not be best pleased. I can understand you wanting it taking down Barsel, but personally I think you are on a hiding to nothing, sadly. Maybe if it keeps getting vandalised enough, the powers that be will eventually take it down.

[davebro]

"if it keeps getting vandalised, then they might just realise it has to go"

That's probably what will happen - have patience.

[Barsel]

Yes, I'm hoping that will happen.

[New Judge]

//...but if you're doing the right thing and are supported by the majority then surely you have no reason to be worried?//

Fortunately the law doesn't work like that.

[ToraToraTora]

they'll be tearing down statues next.

[bednobs]

^^^ as someone once said, there's your BA right there :)
Also, chuck! LTNS!

[alavahalf]

To even things up a little. On the flip side of the Floyd mural ... paint one of another 'hero'...
Alf Garnett ?