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Old 09-19-2021, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
These statues of Confederate Heroes, are not being removed as "historic reminders in the guise of racism." They are being removed as "historic reminders OF racism."

No one needs to have "yes, the south was, and still is racist" shoved in their faces every time they want to visit a public park.

If that sentiment bothers you, then look inward as to why.
Good thing there's no racism in the North...

Wait, what?
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