What about statues of black men in chains?

While we’re busy removing Confederate statues, let’s get rid of all those depicting a black man in chains, on his knees, with a sullen overseer towering above him, whip held high. As long as we’re at it, remove the statue of his wife and children, crying as they are dragged away, sold to a new owner. That should satisfy no one.

This story was originally published August 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM with the headline "What about statues of black men in chains?."