Just so we're clear, I was being sarcastic.
I agree that, if this were in Ottawa, it would have happened. But I wouldn't say it has no connection to town- these are Canadian Prime Ministers, and this is Canada. I don't feel particularly strongly about honouring our Prime Ministers or the best way to do it, but the arguments against didn't hold much water. "Slacktivism" is indeed the word.
Edit: This made me think of an article I read which I found interesting. I think it's a good solution to use existing monuments as an educational tool, telling the whole story from multiple perspectives.
I agree that, if this were in Ottawa, it would have happened. But I wouldn't say it has no connection to town- these are Canadian Prime Ministers, and this is Canada. I don't feel particularly strongly about honouring our Prime Ministers or the best way to do it, but the arguments against didn't hold much water. "Slacktivism" is indeed the word.
Edit: This made me think of an article I read which I found interesting. I think it's a good solution to use existing monuments as an educational tool, telling the whole story from multiple perspectives.