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Opinion: Old Joe should be moved for his protection

The Confederate Memorial monument, commonly referred to as, "Old Joe," in downtown Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

08272017 OLDJOE 0002.jpg — The Confederate Memorial monument, commonly referred to as, "Old Joe," in downtown Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

I have no quarrel with Old Joe nor with the UDC who purchased him for the county. Indeed, one branch of the "great-great-grand" generation of my family served the CSA; a young man died while doing so. No, I wish to see Old Joe moved for his safety.