freed the slaves and preserved the union and washington the father of the country. i was in disbelief, quite frankly, you know, it had been up for 100 years. i think it s a grotesque social outlet for vandalism. a grand jury did indict brandon bartel on charges of riot and criminal mischief for allegedly pulling down the roosevelt statue. it s not just presidents. rioters toppled statues of oregon pioneers and even an elk. many miss torians need to be viewed in context. these are great americans. flawed like every human being is. these are people hot over all arc of whose lives made imagine sent contributions to our country. portland s council and nonprofit keeping city owned statues hid front public until a decision is made on their fate. not a single city council member would weigh in. leaving tom believe that these founding fathers are about to be canceled. just as the rioters who pulled