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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051127/ennew...ia_051127221934

 

MOSTAR, Bosnia-Hercegovina (AFP) - A new statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee was vandalised hours after it was unveiled in this southern Bosnian city, police and witnesses said.

 

"We have received reports that the statue has been damaged. We are currently investigation the incident," a police officer in Mostar said.

 

The life-size bronze statue of the kung fu cinema icon in a defensive position holding nun chucks, part of kung fu equipment, was unveiled during an emotional ceremony here Saturday.

 

The chain and one of the nun chucks' sticks were missing and empty wine bottles were scattered around the statue in a city park, according to an AFP reporter.

 

Several dozen citizens gathered in the park on Sunday morning and expressed their disgust.

 

"It is a crime!" said one.

 

"Once again we've shown what Balkan savageness is!" lamented another in disbelief.

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The only thing they could agree upon was to disagree. That's the only lesson taught here.

 

I thought the only thing they could agree on was that killing everyone in the other group was the solution to all their problems. :-"

 

You didn't read it?

 

"Lee was chosen as a hero that all ethnic groups could relate to in a city that remains bitterly divided after fierce fighting between Croats and Muslims during the country's 1992-95 war."

 

Correction: Since they haven't already wiped out each other, the only thing they actually seem to agree on is not wipe out each other. They just can't relate to anything else in unison.

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Obviously someone tried to give it a karate kick. I blame interactive exhibits at museums.

 

I watched Bruce Lee films all night once with a crowd of drunk Japanese students, before I could speak the language. I can testify to his ability to bring people of different cultures together in mutual semicomprehension and beer.

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The only thing they could agree upon was to disagree. That's the only lesson taught here.

 

I thought the only thing they could agree on was that killing everyone in the other group was the solution to all their problems. :-"

 

You didn't read it?

 

"Lee was chosen as a hero that all ethnic groups could relate to in a city that remains bitterly divided after fierce fighting between Croats and Muslims during the country's 1992-95 war."

 

Correction: Since they haven't already wiped out each other, the only thing they actually seem to agree on is not wipe out each other. They just can't relate to anything else in unison.

 

Yeah, I read it. I also read about how that statue was vandalised. Obviously, someone isn't agreeing about disagreeing. :-"

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The only thing they could agree upon was to disagree. That's the only lesson taught here.

 

I thought the only thing they could agree on was that killing everyone in the other group was the solution to all their problems. :-"

 

You didn't read it?

 

"Lee was chosen as a hero that all ethnic groups could relate to in a city that remains bitterly divided after fierce fighting between Croats and Muslims during the country's 1992-95 war."

 

Correction: Since they haven't already wiped out each other, the only thing they actually seem to agree on is not wipe out each other. They just can't relate to anything else in unison.

 

Yeah, I read it. I also read about how that statue was vandalised. Obviously, someone isn't agreeing about disagreeing. :-"

 

This may sound kinda flameish, but...are you stupid or just really, really dense or simply opposing solely for the purpose of opposing?

 

It's a very short text and it's very clear, but let me help you and cut it really short.

 

"Lee as hero all ethnic groups relate to"

 

vandalized = not all relate

not kill all, some still live = agree not kill all

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Wait, there's a bruce lee stature is Bosnia?

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Wait, there's a bruce lee stature is Bosnia?

 

...that has failed us, correct

How has it failed us? Seriously, statues don't really serve any purpose other than looking nice in the middle of nowhere, and maybe a reminder of something. In this case however, good old Bruce was in movies, which is plenty reminder of how cool he was. :huh:

My point...the artist should beat the hell out of whoever vandalized his statue, and everyone else should stop caring.

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