Our Views: Lawmakers should free State Museum from politics

Our Perspectives: Lawmakers Should Release State Museum from Partisan Politics

As lawmakers in the state consider measures to ensure the continued progress of the State Museum, they should take measures to ensure that it remains free from partisan politics. The State Museum is an invaluable repository of knowledge and culture, and its integrity must be preserved.

For too long, the State Museum has been the victim of political influence, with the motivations of its curators compromised by those of its political overseers. This has resulted in the museum being subject to partisan whims, with its mission of imparting knowledge and preserving culture often taking a backseat to political gain. This cannot be allowed to continue.

The State Museum must be allowed to operate independently and free from political interference. To this end, the legislature should ensure that the museum’s curators are not subject to the whims of political expediency. They should be granted autonomy in the operation of the museum and its collections, with the freedom to pursue their mission without interference. Further, the legislature should guarantee that the museum’s budget is adequately funded and that its collections are properly cared for and preserved.

The State Museum is a valuable asset to the state, and its mission of imparting knowledge and preserving culture must be safeguarded. It is incumbent upon the legislature to ensure that the museum is free from the undue influence of partisan politics and that it is allowed to pursue its mission without interference.