David Melding, the Conservative AM for South Wales Central, clearly knows nothing about the history of Cardiff with his off-the-wall suggestion that the statue of Liberal Victorian campaigner John Batchelor should be moved.
John Batchelor is very much part of Cardiff's proud history and spoke out strongly for the people against the Tory-supporting Bute family.
He's always had a place in The Hayes as long as I can remember and I'm sure there would be uproar in the city if the statue. So he's not of Welsh national significance but he is to Cardiff and should remain where he is.
David Melding, who is not from Cardiff, has suggested more prominent people should be placed in that key location.
As has been pointed out prominent Welsh figures such as Hywel Dda have pride of place in the City Hall.
Cardiff must remember its history while also looking forward to the future.
Too many landmarks have been pulled down like the Capitol Theatre for a non-descript shopping centre. Look at the modern buildings in Cathedral Road which should have never been allowed by planners.
We mustn't lose our heritage and John Batchelor should stay firmly where he is.
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