So, the Arch can now be colored pink in October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. I think this is a huge error in judgement by our many lawmakers. You are taking a monument to one event in American history and using it to support a cause it was never intended to promote. As a purist, I disagree with lighting the Arch at all. I enjoyed the way it looked in the night sky, reflecting the lights of the city along its metal frame. For those of you on the east side, you might be able to see the Casino lights reflected on it, I have no idea - I avoid East St. Louis at night.
What's next?
I shudder to think that other monuments might eventually be given over to this ridiculous adventure. Hopefully, the lawmakers in other states will immediately recognize the stupidity of this idea. I don't want the Washington Monument, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore or any other monument to be lit for any cause - regardless of the fact that the cause might be noble. It's not the place for it.
Is Breast Cancer Awareness a great cause? Absolutely, and I support it 100%
Does it warrant the discoloration of a national monument and local treasure?
No.
In fact, we should eliminate the lights on the Arch and let it stand as it was meant to be seen - with the glimmer and shine of its host city in its reflection.
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