Martin Luther King statue will be 'scarred' by quote fix

[dipsydoodle]

The executive architect on the newly opened Martin Luther King memorial in Washington says repairs to correct a quotation on the monument will end up "scarring it for life".

The US National Park Service has confirmed that the work will happen.

The quotation "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness" was originally part of a longer sentence but was inscribed out of context.

Executive architect Ed Jackson said the work would be permanently visible.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16994200

[aquart]

1. Melt the insulting mess down and APOLOGIZE.

Then hire an American with enough sense to know that Martin Luther King, Jr would NEVER face eternity with his arms closed across his chest.

[DCKit]

2. An excellent point. Makes him look pretentious and assuming.

Regarding the quote, however, I think they should blast it out and plant a marker next to the statue with the full context of what he said... or another of his quotes.

Hell, surround the statue with his quotes.

[aquart]

3. No, the pose makes him look like he doesn't want to hear what the coming generations have to say

To him. He would NEVER be like that.

[ellisonz]

4. Never at all should have been built like this monstrosity. n/t