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Originally Posted by David Dunlop
Hanno.
That quote speaks volumes. If the ‘connection’ for the children and their parents today is this tank is simply a play toy in a park, the true significance of the tank has already been completely lost.
Same for the vandal. He chose to see what he wanted, not the true significance. All the words cast in metal on the plaques are just lip service now.
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I figure the vandal was looking to actually cut his way into the tank (he wouldn't know he was break and entering into the engine compartment) to inspect the pristine restoration first hand. Or maybe he wanted to take it for a joy ride; the news did show it running. Ridiculous you say? Probably for rational people but I know first hand some of the dangerous creepy people that populate downtown London. The good news is the police might be able to return the no doubt stolen grinder to its rightful owner.