2000! Holy David! If I spent <i>that</i> much money on a statue I'd say "fuck you, and fuck you" and leave my statue right where it stood. But, I can't imagine paying that much for a pretty rock in the first place.
I don't think it's sad that people are requesting that Davids snake be bagged. If I drove by and found my kid looking with inquisitive eyes, I'd think twice. I see no problem in people asking billy bob to hide his wang. Seems like only the parental thing to do.
Then again, it is his property, and, as far as I know, sculptures are not popularly considered 'porn' so...