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Matariki

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23. That's a fair interpretation, possibly, given the hydroelectric theme of the quilt

Reply to HiPointDem (Reply #22)

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 05:32 PM

Apr 2013

However, if you watch the video, the explanation given is that the figure represents "the darkness in the value of the facility before their visit". Not sure what that actually means.

To me anyway, it's understandable how someone who has lived with the effects of a negative cultural cliche (Councilwoman Sharon Hodge is African American) would be sensitive to the image. I don't think mocking her feelings is appropriate. A dialog would be more appropriate. One where people listen to each other and not just make jokes about 'political correctness' gone awry.

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