statues are like trophies
they are silly adornments
they are not our country
statues are like trophies
they are silly adornments
they are not our country
desh is on a roll....
I think they should be honored for their accomplishments, but students should be shown their flawed thinking that women and blacks weren't considered their equals, only white male property owners were considered prominent enough by the founders. We can not white wash these men of history, they were not perfect men and we are not a perfect nation. I think when we start to embrace our faults is when we start to heal as a nation.
I have never ever been a big fan of monuments honoring individuals, anyway. I really wouldn't care if they did away with all of them. I've never understood the need to idolize people.
When a conversation hinges on destruction, perhaps when asked one must answer. Of course one could also argue that the racists are those who take down statues of only white men.
OTOH, we could learn a lesson from Dr. King who emphasized character. Thus far, the rabid hateful fascist mob has shown their character, so we should be allowed to judge accordingly.
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