Controversial Thomas Fallon statue taken down in San Jose

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Crews in San Jose on Tuesday began taking down the controversial statue of Thomas Fallon.

The sounds of jackhammers could be heard at Julian and St. James streets, as workers began dismantling the structure from its base.

The bronze statue showed Fallon, a captain during the Mexican American War, raising the American flag in 1846.Others felt the statue should stay to encourage dialogue about history.All the news you need to know, every day

 

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And they wonder why folks push back on paying more taxes.... waste it on crap like this.

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