The Mayor’s Bullfight: Ruining a Wall Street Icon
THE ISSUE: The city’s plans to move the “Charging Bull” and “Fearless Girl” statues to the NY Stock Exchange.
I totally agree with The Post: The “Charging Bull” on Wall Street should remain exactly where it is, in spite of our mayor’s obsession (“Let the Bull Be,” Editorial, April 21).
As a woman, I find the pint-size “Fearless Girl” with her hands on her hips insulting. What is it that she finds so upsetting? Power, success and all of the money and jobs that Wall Street brings to this city?
To any thinking woman, “Fearless Girl” is a symbol of failure. Successful women get on board and make things happen.
This mad girl is a pathetic figure that should be shipped off to a junkyard. Catherine Adago Manhattan
To most people, the “Charging Bull” represents the engine of capitalism. He faces uptown toward Wall Street and is at home there.
“Fearless Girl” doesn’t belong there, as she should not be defying the bull. She shouldn’t be at the New York Stock Exchange, either. Why should the financial world be singled out for protest? Doesn’t “Fearless Girl” stand for women’s rights and strength in general? Let her be placed in another venue to give pleasure to all who see her.
If others interpret these statues as needing to be facing each other to protest capitalism, they are entitled to their opinion. But they aren’t entitled to that spot in our city. D. Stillman Brooklyn
Here’s a modest proposal with respect to the proper placement of the “Fearless Girl” statue.
Why not decouple her from the “Charging Bull” and place her instead in front of the Kaufman As- toria Studios, a historic film production center?
Nowadays, corporate sexism seems more prevalent in Hollywood than on Wall Street. James Hyland Beechhurst
Arturo Di Modica, the artist who created the “Charging Bull,” gave it to the city of New York as a gift. It has been there for three decades and became a must-see for all people who are visiting New York. It’s beautiful and certainly makes a statement.
Move “Fearless Girl” and leave the bull in place. It’s perfect where it is. Mr. Mayor, butt out — it’s not for you to decide what the people want. K. Crisson Sayville
Women in our capitalistic, free country can advance themselves by getting an education, which leads to a good-paying job, advancements and financial security.
“Fearless Girl” should embrace Wall Street, not confront it. Lydia DiBello Brooklyn