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Old 06-18-2020, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by roscoguy View Post
Who exactly is suggesting that history be erased? Removing statues honoring Confederate Civil War leaders from public display is NOT erasing history. Maybe they belong in a museum or other memorial to the war period instead of being proudly displayed at courtrooms, parks & state government offices.just stirring that pot...
How do you feel about Sen. Robert Byrd's portrait being proudly displayed in the halls of the senate?
He was a KKK member responsible for recruiting other KKK members, responsible for many black lynchings.
He did say "sorry, my bad" tho.