For many, Grenfell stands as a powerful symbol of injustice. Its carbonized frame is a marked reminder of lost lives and systemic failures that led to tragedy. The activists argue to demolish the tower runs the risk of erase the memory of those who perished and the current struggle for justice. They see it as an attempt to move from a problem that has not yet been completely resolved, and many survivors still expect real responsibility.

On the other side of the debate, the authorities and some members of the community believe that the presence of the tower is too painful, a disturbing spectrum that is coming about those who lost loved ones. They argue that keeping it on the trauma for residents who have to do with every day, a constant reminder of loss and devastation. The government has cited security concerns as a key reason for demolition, stating that the structure is unstable and could represent a danger if it is left. (Grenfell Tower Consultation | Declaration of the United Kingdom Government)

But activists are still skeptical. Many have accused the government of trying to erase Grenfell's legacy without completely addressing the systemic failures that led to the fire. There is still a generalized frustration about the slow rhythm of justice: companies, owners and political leaders have not yet been considered fully responsible. Survivors and afflicted families have demanded criminal prosecutions for those responsible, but progress remains frustratingly slow.
The demolition decision also raises an important question: what comes next? Will the site become a monument, as many activists have requested? Or will it eventually reuse in a way that ignores the voices of the community? The government has promised that families and survivors will be involved in deciding the future of the site, but given the history of broken promises that surround Grenfell, there is an understandable distrust.

Grenfell was never just a fire; It was inequality, negligence and the way in which marginalized communities are treated in this country. The debate on the future of the tower is not just about bricks and mortar, but that it is about remembering, justice and ensuring that such tragedy never happens again. If the tower must go down, then what replaces it should serve as a permanent and undeniable tribute to the losses and as a reminder of the lessons that should never be forgotten.

The decision to demolish the Grenfell tower is not simple, and it is not one that must hurry. It is a conversation that needs to focus the voices of those directly affected, ensuring that what happens next is done with respect, dignity and, above all, justice.

What do you think? Should the Grenfell tower remain standing as a symbol of responsibility, or is the demolition the right way to follow? Let's talk in the comments.