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Re:One man’s two-decade quest to let the ‘Irish Giant’ rest ... by Symbiote on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @02:02AM (#34409838)
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Re:One man’s two-decade quest to let the ‘Irish Giant’ rest ... by Ancapistani on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @11:38AM (#34414695)
I don't think the parent comment is inappropriate here.

I would imagine that the original creator of the works would prefer that they exist and be protected for as long as possible.

That doesn't mean that they shouldn't be restored to their original context if practical, so it doesn't really change the discussion around their place in the British Museum in any way that I can think of off the top of my head - but it's worth exploring, certainly. If nothing else, it's an interesting thought exercise that could lead to developing additional context and understanding of the time and culture that led to their creation.

Re:One man’s two-decade quest to let the ‘Irish Giant’ rest ... by Symbiote on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @12:46PM (#34415772)
It was a low-effort comment raising well-known, politically divisive issue, with little relation to the discussion of a medical museum keeping a skeleton against the wishes of the deceased.

It is equally relevant on any topic involving a museum in Britain, therefore it's irrelevant here.