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That's called disagreeing. Their arguments are: * They were legally transferred by the govt in power in Greece at the time * Elgin rescued the marbles from de
by carabiner 3y ago
That's called disagreeing. Their arguments are:
* They were legally transferred by the govt in power in Greece at the time
* Elgin rescued the marbles from destruction from an apathetic state
* Greek government of today can't speak for the state of Greece then
If you don't consider these valid, then yes, you stand on the "return" side.
- Ardms78 3y agoThis discusses the argument about legaly transfer [1]. Weak but there is an argument. I think this is the only argument worth disputing. (1)[https://theferret.scot/how-did-the-elgin-marbles-end-up-in-the-uk/ https://theferret.scot/how-did-the-elgin-marbles-end-up-in-t...]
- kmlx 3y ago> Elgin rescued the marbles from destruction from an apathetic state i would say it’s even worse than that: > According to a Turkish local, marble sculptures that fell were being burned to obtain lime for building.[5] from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_Marbles https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_Marbles
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- sp332 3y agoSo the argument is more "because we can" than "because it would be good in any way".