If we do not really mean it…should we remove it?

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Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Emma Lazarus
 

And so came about a land so grand that not even she could command.
 

Absolutely no disrespect meant, but to me the face of the Statue of Liberty looks similar to Elvis Presley around his age of forty - - .
 
Oh, dear... nothing like trying to rile up the masses. 🙄

Elsie said:
Absolutely no disrespect meant, but to me the face of the Statue of Liberty looks similar to Elvis Presley around his age of forty - - .
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I don't care if she looks like Quasimodo.
Alizerine said:
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,"

Some view immigration differently.
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It's what she stands for that matters.
caramel said:
Immigration is a political issue. Is this a political thread?
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Analysis (ai): This sonnet commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and depicts her as a welcoming figure for immigrants. The poem personifies the statue as a "mighty woman" who embodies compassion and hope.

The poem contrasts the Statue of Liberty with the "brazen giant" Colossus of Rhodes, symbolizing the rejection of imperialism and the embrace of refuge. The poem's strong imagery of a "world-wide welcome" and a "golden door" conveys the promise of opportunity and freedom for those seeking a new life.

Compared to Lazarus's other works, this poem is more explicitly political and socially conscious, reflecting the concerns of the late 19th century about immigration and the plight of the poor. It aligns with the Progressive Era's humanitarian ideals and the ongoing debate about the role of the United States as a sanctuary for the oppressed.

The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus
 
Bella said:
Oh, dear... nothing like trying to rile up the masses. 🙄


I don't care if she looks like Quasimodo.

It's what she stands for that matters.


Analysis (ai): This sonnet commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and depicts her as a welcoming figure for immigrants. The poem personifies the statue as a "mighty woman" who embodies compassion and hope.

The poem contrasts the Statue of Liberty with the "brazen giant" Colossus of Rhodes, symbolizing the rejection of imperialism and the embrace of refuge. The poem's strong imagery of a "world-wide welcome" and a "golden door" conveys the promise of opportunity and freedom for those seeking a new life.

Compared to Lazarus's other works, this poem is more explicitly political and socially conscious, reflecting the concerns of the late 19th century about immigration and the plight of the poor. It aligns with the Progressive Era's humanitarian ideals and the ongoing debate about the role of the United States as a sanctuary for the oppressed.

The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus
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Political? Oh come on. Lets not sour the free offer to home peoples from around the globe into something nothing but a self serving political act. Isn't there enough paranoia intentions of good intentions into something self-serving? Peace.
 
Elsie said:
Political? Oh come on. Lets not sour the free offer to home peoples from around the globe into something nothing but a self serving political act. Isn't there enough paranoia intentions of good intentions into something self-serving? Peace.
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I'm not souring anything and I'm certainly not paranoid @Elsie. 🤨 You should be addressing this question to @Muskrat, the original poster who asked the below question. ⬇️
Muskrat said:

If we do not really mean it…should we remove it?​

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On the New Jersey shore of the river is Liberty Park. In the park is a statue of Lady Liberty laying down taking a rest.

You can view her on a you tube video. From where she is you can see the real Lady Liberty, the New York skyline and the Brooklyn bridge.
 
I understand what you are saying. However, there is a big difference between genuine refugees and those taking advantage of our good nature. This is the problem facing both America and Britain.
 
IMO the real trouble will start when people stop coming to the United States in search of a better life.

It’s sad that our elected officials don’t take this issue head on and come up with an acceptable bipartisan solution.
 

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