As mentioned in the previous section, many artworks that were once part of the Greek Parthenon are now on display in the British Museum in London. Although these artifacts were bought legally, many Greeks (and others) believe the artworks should be returned to Greece so they can be viewed in their original context. What do you think? Should the artifacts be returned or do you think they should stay in London? Consider the following arguments for each side and then use the Text Editor to argue whether or not you believe the art should be returned to Greece. Those in favor of returning the artworks argue that:
they should be viewed in context (i. e.: their original setting in Greece).
if the artworks are returned to Greece, they could be reunited with fragments that have been returned by other countries.
the art belongs to the people of Greece as a whole and never should have been sold in the first place.
Those in favor of the art remaining in the British Museum argue that:

the museum has kept the art safe for years and should continue to.
the Parthenon itself can never be restored nor the pediment re-completed. If returned to Greece, the marbles would be placed in a museum, not on the Parthenon itself.
museums all over the world hold items from a variety of cultures. If all of these items were returned, the world’s museums would be bare.
the marbles are not just Greek, but rather an important part of the Western tradition in art. Therefore, they belong to the entire world and should thus stay in London, an international city that provides access to the marbles to the largest number of people from all over.
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers to this question; you are being asked to provide your opinion about a complex situation argued about by governments, artists, and art lovers around the world. However, make sure you take a side and support your arguments with examples and reasoning.