yes, a very good idea, Greta Thunberg deserves some gratitude after helping the environment so much

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i like it and i don't
well greta should have a statue but also the money was wasted

The money could have been put to better use to help people who have suffered during the pandemic.

l think that they should have spent all that money on it because Greta Thunberg is a great and inspiring girl who caught the attention of many people.

I think that it may be because people could become more inspired to make a difference but I mostly don’t think so because the world has so many other things like the the pandemic to focus the money towards

That’s a yearly salary for some people so they should have spent it on their own students and teachers who needed it instead of some statue

That’s a yearly salary for some people so they should have spent it on their own students and teachers who needed it instead of a statue

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to much money for a statue but I like greta and she deserves a statue so get rid of the old ones

I mean the old statues

no

I think it is a waste of money because I agree that this money could have been spent in a better way. To inspire people in a more effective way, Winchester University could have funded projects or put this money into educating and involving people by doing fun activities, instead of spending a ludicrous amount on one statue. If they particularly wanted to help the environment, like what Greta Thunberg wants, they could have given this money to charity or spent it on beach cleans and conservation of our environment. I definitely think it was a waste of Monday and this money could have been utilised a lot more effectively.

*waste of money, not Monday.

I do not think so

I believe this was a LOT of money to be spent on a statue! The money could definitely have been spent on something else. If the statue was meant to inspire students to take part in the fight against Climate Change, then the money could have gone to charities that support this.

I think that the statue of Greta was a good idea. Maybe they shouldn't have used so much money but actually she is a very inspiring person and deserves the statue. I think it's understandable that the people thought it wasn't okay because they used LOTS of money.

They could have spent it on helping the climate or training people to do so

Yes!

I think that it is a good thing, but also bad use of money. The good use is that it might help people believe that they can make a difference to the environment, but it is a bad use of money because they could have spent it on the actual environment.

Yes because if it is meant for inspiring students then mabye the world will be made a better place.

NO

No

I think it is not a waste of money because hopefully this will make people look at it and realise this big climate issue and try to do more about it.

They should have asked a local business to sponsor it instead rather than use university funds

Yes because Greta is so important she deserves that

First To Comment :) I think it was a bad decision as the money could be spent on mental health support and more.

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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's a role model and people should definitely have a statue of her to remind them to take care of the environment.

EVERYONE!, there is a new poll don't forget to take part in that as well!

This money is wasted. £23,760 could go to so many better things. This statue is just useless.

I think it is a good idea because everything that Greta has done for us and how she has changed lots of people’s opinions on the environment and to keep our planet healthy🙂

I think the money was a total waste. I mean, she deserves gratitude but the money could have been used in much better ways than a statue

Yes I think so! Greta Thunberg is a very important person and because she his helping the environment a statue is a very good idea.

Wait.....i was the first to comment......that was like a week ago! I think there's a glitch.

I posted the very day they released the poll!

Our future depends on us.

Greta Thunberg knows that and is making it change!

A total waste of money, don't celebrate how people are helping the environment! ACTUALLY HELP THE ENVIRONMENT INSTEAD

I agree with Kelly

Like, if you wasted that more money of a statue, it doesnt really turn climate change down does it? Use it not only on climate change but maybe people. Literally, if you did not use the money for the statue people could have homes or even SURVIVE!

no i think it is a complete waste of money just for a statue but it is my opinion people who think it is a good waste of money that is your opinion :)

It could have been used to helps the kids education all that money spent for a simple statue I mean some students may be poverty stricken. It is bad in my view but I like Greta Thunberg statue because it inspires me so not sure

I think they could of done a smaller statue of Greta as I know that she is an inspiration to all of us, but I'm sure she would not of liked people to lose their job for a statue of her.

Well, Greta Thunberg would probably just want the money that was wasted on that to just go to the environment, and actually once Greta has achieved and accomplished what she set out to do, the statue would be even greater.

Yes, definitely, due to all her help for the environment

No right now many units are suffering from loss of money they could have spent it on educational resources or school trips

yes she has a workt so much on saving the world so she should get a statue

The statue is very inspiring but at a time at global poverty i feel like the money could of been used for a much better cause

i agree with Charlieee7

I think she should be thanked but not using so much money

of course!! she is an inspiration!

I think it is very good of them to do it, Greta is an amazing person.

Well, Greta is amazing but the money used on the statue can be used for other beneficial things. I think we should just paint her portrait and use rest of money on other things.

YES ITS A VERY GOOD USE

Although the money could have been spent in better ways, the statue would raise awareness

Greta is important so it's good but the money can be put to better use than a statue

No because with that money you could by so much. That could be someone salary of 6 months but it has been wasted on a statue. Also, they could give the kids studying at Winchester university more resources for education or recruit more staff to help the kids.

I think it is good to spend money on our climate- change hero so you can never forget her.

It is a waste because Greta is anyways on Earth and alive

Could have been used in a different way.

Good idea, spent too much

It's a good idea becaus eshe inspires us to look after our planet and our future

I think the statue was a brilliant idea but was far to costly as all the money could easily have been donated to the NHS

if i were to make a statue of greta i would look for a slightly cheaper option

I think Greta Thunberg deserves some attention for all he hard work. She is a icon to so many people. They can always get more money, but Greta doesn't get a lot of gratitude. Mabey they could of spent a little less money though.

Totally she is a great role model for children

Instead of making a statue, they could have given all the money to Greta instead, and it is not like she's dead.

yes, a very good idea, Greta Thunberg deserves some gratitude after helping the environment so much
Yes because if it is meant for inspiring students then mabye the world will be made a better place.
I think Greta Thunberg deserves some attention for all he hard work. She is a icon to so many people. They can always get more money, but Greta doesn't get a lot of gratitude. Mabey they could of spent a little less money though.

yes, a very good idea

YES! She deserves after all that shes done. However the occasional smile might be a good idea Greta!!!

i like it but also dont, I get that Greta deserves recognition afrer her work yet however, building a statue might not have been the best solution. i guess, the real question is that, does Greta want this recognition, or not?

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They could use the money for an eco friendly energy source 🔋+🌳+🌎🌍🌏=💚💙

She deserves to have her statue but I agree with kittymoi as well

NO I do not like it at all waste of money

Greta Thunberg is inspiring, but I also think that the money could have been used for a better cause...

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Yes

I mean greta is a good person and most people know who she is but really make a statue witch was £23,760 they could of spent it on something else .

No, because they could have used the money to do things that Greta would have wanted, for example, they could have used the money on eco friendly supplies.

YES. AND. NO.