War Governor

For Utata's The Nocturnal Photographer project.

The statue is of Austin Blair: "He was a known as a strong opponent of slavery and secession and also [sic] championed human rights by leading the effort to ban capital punishment and supporting efforts to give women and black citizens the right to vote."

The engraving on the monument, however, reads, "War Governor"

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sharliestaab says:

Absolutely great. The lighting is spectacular in this.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

He was a war governor; he was warring against the violators of human rights, the oppressors.

Super photo.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick T Power says:

Thanks, Sharlie and Katya...

Katya, I guess that in these times, when we have a person calling himself a "war president", the term — as it stands all by itself (without the context) — carries a bit of nausea with it.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

I believe he is actually the "war-ped" president, Mr. O. Get it straight! ;)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick T Power says:

Sometimes, you know, it just breaks my heart to know what he's done to ruin so many lives. I get teary every night when Jim Lehrer runs the photos of all the 20-year-olds...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

farlane says:

This is a really nice photo. It would be awesome if you could add a few like this to the Absolute Michigan group.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick T Power says:

Thanks, Andrew... done!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

farlane says:

Your State, Your Michigan Government - The Executive Office. Thanks for adding to the Absolute Michigan pool!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick T Power says:

Thanks again, Andrew!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Apocaplops says:

You're right! GMTA.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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