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Old 06-13-2020, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodLife View Post
I'm interested in what context removing statues is going to solve the problem.
That alone obviously won't heal the damage done by centuries of racial violence & prejudice. It won't "solve" any specific problem, but it would sent a very belated message that we aren't proud of the people that led the fight to preserve the institution of slavery. Maybe if the message is clear and sincere enough, progress could be made.