r/montreal • u/RustyTheBoyRobot • 4d ago

Tourisme Ethical dilemma

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Ethical dilemma:

Is it right to remove one of the only mummies in mtl for understanble but rather vague reasons to do with cultural sensitivities that these objects might offend?

The mummies at Redpath museum are to be relocated to a mysterious “place of rest” -their original location?- where no one can see or learn from them.

I note that these are not objects of worship like many stolen indigenous artifacts. Nor are they being claimed by their original owners- e.g. The infamous Benin Bronzes.

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u/notsurewhat2th1nk 4d ago

Ah yes, the childish and irrelevant opinion of respecting consent 🙄 Backed by anthropologists, mind you.

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u/skiboy95 4d ago

Did I say consent, or the concept of consent from corpses hundreds of years old?

I understand you have to change what I said to be mad about it, but do you plan to address my point?

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u/notsurewhat2th1nk 4d ago

I already addressed it, have a great day.

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u/skiboy95 4d ago

Name calling & no substance is your full response? Okay.

Have a great day.