- statues of people who held what is today racist views
were actually a problem, why wouldn't they actually keep them around as examples.
I mean: we really want to remember Churchill, both because he lead Europe out of World War II but also because of the rest of what he did say and do; he is a very good example that people can do good things and still not be saints.
In the same way regarding master/slave setups it is good - I think - from time to time to be reminded about our past, and not only during black history month?
But of course, I'm neither leftist nor sociologist, I'm just someone who tries to make a difference.
- master/slave terminology and
- statues of people who held what is today racist views
were actually a problem, why wouldn't they actually keep them around as examples.
I mean: we really want to remember Churchill, both because he lead Europe out of World War II but also because of the rest of what he did say and do; he is a very good example that people can do good things and still not be saints.
In the same way regarding master/slave setups it is good - I think - from time to time to be reminded about our past, and not only during black history month?
But of course, I'm neither leftist nor sociologist, I'm just someone who tries to make a difference.