Rhodes Must Fall returns along with call for decolonisation in HE

I suggest we all read Major Barbara, GB Shaw for a reasoned debate on the matter.

Let us look to fix problems, not blame. We cannot judge people of the past by the values of the present. I sometimes wonder what ideas and actions that we find normal and commonplace will be regarded with horror or amazement by our descendants. What we need to do is ensure that the academy moves forwards to a place that is fair and welcoming to ALL students (and indeed academics) irrespective of the colour of their skin (or their gender or whatever non-relevant feature of their being you care to name). Maybe we should stop erecting statues at all, as every human being has flaws. Many of those who did great good have also said and done harmful things. Ask yourself what is more important. What is worth remembering? I bet most of you would prefer to be remembered for the good things you have done, and the 'good' opinions that you have held! Like him or loathe him, Cecil Rhodes is part of our common history. Many students attend Oxford by means of the scholarship that bears his name. I hope none of them will be daft enough to return the money, but will go on to do great and good things of their own.

Agreed. HE should be 'de-colonised' of this left-wing, woke, racialised Marxist, anti-Western claptrap.