Greta Thunberg may be just a teenager, but she already has her own statue.
The University of Winchester, located in south England, erected a life-size bronze statue in Thunberg’s honor on Tuesday, sparking backlash among students who believe university funds should have been more wisely spent.
In a press release, school officials said the statue represents the school’s “ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice” and its “commitment to combat the climate and ecological emergency.”
The school’s vice chancellor, Joy Carter, said:
Greta is a young woman who, in spite of difficulties in her life, has become a world leading environmental activist. As the University for sustainability and social justice we are proud to honour this inspirational woman in this way.
We know that many find her a controversial figure. As a University we welcome reasoned debate and critical conversations. We hope her statue will help to inspire our community, reminding us that no matter what life throws at us we can still change the world for the better. That is a message we want all our students and all young people to hear.
According to the BBC, the statue cost nearly £24,000, which is the equivalent of $33,000.
Megan Ball, president of the Winchester Student Union, said that Winchester students could not support the statue and called on university officials to replace the money they spent on it.
Greta will become Greg in a few months and to to prove it she will get a hair cut and wear a suit. Probably will get a book deal and be on the cover of all magazines.
Mentally ill child being exploited by left wing pedophiles
Idiots.
Is there something in the drinking water. I’ve never dreamt of such nonsense. The little hoe is not relevant, nor worthy of anything.
This just goes to show that the United States is not the only country that has a whole lot of dumb ass people
She has white savior syndrome
Students and their beliefs…..wait until you enter the job force and seeeeee how far those beliefs get you!