LETTER: History must not be erased
Suddenly, however, the tail is attempting to wag the dog and in particular students are endeavouring to attack the very fabric and traditions of Oxford, a university that received great wealth from Cecil Rhodes which has enabled Rhodes Scholarships to be granted to countless students from all over the world. Oxford University is now being vilified by a racist renegade student and his followers under a campaign [to remove the Rhodes statue from outside Oriel College] which is undoubtedly of a political nature. How dare they act in such a manner when being seated in the halls of the greats that have gone before them? History cannot be erased simply to appease a minority. The solution against those objecting to time-honoured formalities and practices is simple. Let them resign and allow their places to be taken by eagerly waiting students who will be overjoyed to have the chance of grasping the moment.
Michael Harris
South Cliff
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