Consider Sinister Side Of Historic Kansas City Green Duck Lounge Burn Down

Here's the thing . . .

Locals are correct to mourn the destruction of this local haunt . . . Muhammad Ali might have made a stop there and it was certainly home to a political awakening. 

However . . .

It was also a hangout for drug dealers and gangsters. So it's acceptable if we don't all get misty-eyed about it's decline. 

Worse still . . . 

Neighbors are absolutely correct to mourn the blight that not only impacts historic locations but also current residents and their property . . . Check this aftermath quote and link:  

"The iconic spot was greatly damaged by fire. Some locals say it wasn’t a surprise, given the way it had been neglected."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas Citians say landmark bar forged Black political power: 'It's our history'

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