I found Carol Ely's message to be very well said, and I agree whole-heartedly. But I can't help but add my two cents with the desire to turn the discussion toward museological issues. As pointed out by several authors, it is difficult for the 21st Century paradigm to digest the level of state allegience proclaimed by 19th Century soldiers, particularly in the South. The fact that we now self-identify as Americans first, and Texans or New Yorkers second, is largely a result of the Civil War. Gettysburg stands in sobering testimony to that reality, for both sides. It is hallowed ground. I am not defending either position. Rather, to suggest, as has been pointed out, that the Civil War was an American trajedy, not just a division between the North and the South. As such, it seems somewhat unfair to choose sides at a national battlefield. For me, the biggest issue here comes to one of chosen venue for the exhibition. I recognize the value in on-site exhibits, such as Wounded Knee and Auschwitz, among many. And I won't comment on the artistic value of the work in question, although certainly it deserved an audience. Just look at all of the dialogue it has inspired here. But I think a more sensitive institution would have moved the exhibit down the street a ways. Maybe nobody would have fussed much then. Is there value in fuss? Sure. But there's also value in respect and dignity. Perhaps, I gibber. Cheers, Kyle McQuilkin Texas Tech University School of Art ========================================================= 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).