Letters to the Editor
Display important sculpture in secure Burien location
When the new (Burien) library opened, the George Tsutakawa sculpture/fountain was relocated from its formally secure enclosure.
It was subjected to unintentional abuse, mostly by curious young children and removed for its own safety. Children being children, they waded in the pool and tried to climb the fountain.
This was impossible at the old library's enclosed courtyard.
This is Burien's most important piece of public art, and needs to be displayed in a secure place where all Burien citizens can appreciate it.
Burien was lucky to have a piece by such a historically important artist.
With the end of the BIAS, we need more art than ever before.
Warren Brickell
Normandy Park
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Amen!
One of my earliest memories is of watching the play of water down that fountain. I must have been 3 or 4 years old. I had a sinking feeling that it wasn't going to be safe in its new location, and I was right. Parents and schools - please teach your children about respecting property!!! It's not going to hurt little Johnny's self-esteem to tell him "That's not yours, that's not a toy, just look at it." Then share the positive things about it. It's not difficult, people! A healthy understanding of boundaries is key for developing respect and compassion for fellow citizens.
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