• sorghum@sh.itjust.works
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    Poling said the state fair board considered stripping him of his awards, but decided to let him keep his ribbons.

    It was only removed after being on display for a week

    When asked why Poling’s miniature was removed, a state fair spokesperson said “entries submitted to the fair routinely reviewed throughout the event.”

    Source: the Louisville ABC TV station

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      Im still not sure why it was removed. Im not sure what the event was even for, but it looks like a showcasing of art projects? In which case, why remove it? It has connections to profane work, but is not of itself profane. Does having connections to profane works devalue the attatched piece? Does the piece not stand on its own merits?