Political posturing: Some Statehouse statues don't stand the test of time

[TexasTowelie]

Politicians are peculiar creatures. They name parks, highways, airports and just about anything else that's paid for by us after themselves.

And if a politician rises high enough, a statue will be erected in the person's honor.

Statues are designed to be permanent. But politicians' reputations are much more fluid.

Six years ago, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was pushing to erect a statue on the Illinois Capitol grounds of former U.S. Speaker of the House Denny Hastert.

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Today, there is a proposal pending to place a Ronald Reagan statue on the grounds of the Illinois Capitol. Is he worthy? Well, more worthy than some, but less so than others.

Read more: https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/political-posturing/Content?oid=14141413

[DanieRains]

1. Reagan Was A Horrible President

And is truly responsible for many of America's current problems.

Just because traitors worship him, doesn't mean he should get any statue of himself outside of hell.

[3catwoman3]

2. Reagan began the dumbing down...

…of the US.