i have mixed feelings about this,
one one hand it's a horrible act of vandalism on an ancient cultural item in a world where there are much easier and less destructive ways to express yourself.
on the other hand i kind of think that it's something humans have always done, and that cave paintings, and archaeology from Rome, has shown that we have always done this as a base method of expression, or a desire to be "remembered"... and it is quite effective in achieving that aim.
on the other hand, FUCK why have I got 3 hands, what's wrong with me? Should I cut one off, or just live life with an extra five fingers.
i'm so confused.
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Yeah, he's only 15 so I feel obliged to cut him some slack but it's still rather tragic. There are sites closed to the public because of this sort of thing.
It's not as bad destroying entire statues; ala the Bamiyan Buddha Statues in Afghanistan.
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BaronMunchausen Interdimensional Demon Day Laborer, Wed 29 May 2013, 22:25,
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In fairness, he also did it several years ago when he was a kid. It's only now it's got the attention.
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JamTallons, Wed 29 May 2013, 22:56,
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