Hi Cindy,

I write to bring this thread back to focus, without intending to raise
the ugliness of partisan politics . . .

Cindy wrote:
> I am curious as to what you view the role of your museum and
> museums in general in today's society. Do you really not feel it
> worthy cause to support their protection and survival in a
> wartorn country or damaged economy, as it seems?

I don't think anyone on this list would deny the importance of
protecting museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions
(with or without collections).

The question(s) which has caused so much debate in this forum is:

Should the protection of these institutions have taken priority over
securing the city of Baghdad?  Should troops have been stationed at
museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions -
potentially in harm's way - so as to protect them, before the city was
secured?

Sincerely,

Jay Heuman
Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator
Joslyn Art Museum

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