From the Democrat and Chronicle:
Frederick Douglass statue vandalized on anniversary of his famous Fourth of July Rochester speech
On the same weekend in which famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass 168 years ago delivered one of his most historically resonant speeches, a statue of Douglass was toppled from its base and left near the Genesee River gorge.
The Maplewood Park location includes Kelsey’s Landing, where Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and others helped shuttle slaves to safety along the Underground Railroad.
Across the United States, Douglass’ July 5, 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” has been shared widely on social media and elsewhere as a reminder of the country’s legacy of slavery and racism.
Douglass, a former slave, delivered the speech to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society at Corinthian Hall in downtown Rochester.
Eison said the damage to the statue is too significant for it to be repaired, but another will take its place.
These people have no idea who Frederick Douglas was or why he was so important to American history.
They are nothing but ignorant vandals and savages. It is rapidly becoming time to civilize them with a Krag, or whatever similar implement is available.
There are people who actively want to destroy stuff, for no reason whatsoever. It is the action of destruction that provides the thrill. These “peaceful” protests are just an excuse for them to go wild.
I would not be surprised to find out that this was done by the other side. I really hope not, but there are stupid people on both sides.
There is a third possibility that Frederick Douglass is now considered a race traitor.