Carol et al.: If they want to design a "generalized, symbolic, abstracted version," they wouldn't be basing it on a verifiable photograph of three specific men . . . would they? Simply put, they ought to find some other source -- or, even better, they ought to be creative and design something original! Being derivative leaves the designers open to criticism (and resentment?) from those who know the photograph is what it is -- and know what the photograph IS NOT! Should we have all journalists and historians edit the truth of the specific act captured in the photograph to satisfy some sick urge to represent Americans as racially varied? Hopefully, the African-American and Hispanic communities can see themselves as American, as included in the 'spirit' of the monument, without having to change Caucasian into African-American or Hispanic. This strikes me as utterly offensive . . . as would be a revival of "black-face" performances. How about we try to represent people as they are and not as we think they are? There can be no wrong with being honest, that those men are Caucasian. They are multiple ethical problems introduced by this form of "political correctness of incorrectness." Sincerely, Jay Heuman, Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102 342-3300 (telephone) 342-2376 (fax) www.joslyn.org Copyright retained. My opinions - no one else's. If you have a problem with what I wrote, take it up with me personally. If this is illegal where you are, do not read it! ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).