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You are quite correct, Sir! History may not be destroyed unless one has access to a time machine which Eisteinian physics predicts is impossible.
However, the remembrance of history is another matter entirely. Have you ever been to the holocaust museum? Ever seen the statue of the flag raising at Iwo Jima? Ever been to the National Mall and marveled at Lincoln’s sad expression from that giant throne? Statues help us remember history, and are a semi-permanent reminder of that history. Do they also honor historical figures? Possibly, but such figures are rarely alive to appreciate the honor. Their primary purpose is to remind people of historical figures and occurances!
it might spur one to learn the history surrounding the art.
It was public officials that decided to remove them--not SJWs.
Again-a statue is art. Sometimes it commemorates a historical act of idolizes a historical figure, but it's never history
It's not erasing history, it's a decision not to honor that person.
Like I said--elect different people then. It was public officials that decided to remove them--not SJWs.
see that we agree. Before (near) universal literacy, statues and other works of art were the primary method of keeping historical acts alive in the minds of the common people.
Given the clear preference internet users show for pictures over text, I’d say we still prefer visual art as remembrance queues rather than dry textbooks.
Really, the removal of the Oh Sussana guy wasn't initiated by SJWs?
And this is where we are today.
"'RACIST + RAPIST' SPRAY PAINTED ON THOMAS JEFFERSON STATUE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA"
http://www.newsweek.com/thomas-jefferson-statue-vandalism-university-virginia-886233
Washington, Adams and Lincoln will be next.
Then again, I believe you made the claim that each generation is smarter than the last.
"History is racist and sexist and homophobic. Let's pretend nothing came before us so no one's feelings are hurt" - Millennials
So, the statue of a great songwriter is taken down solely because of a black dude playing the banjo sitting next to him, but a vicious Eugenicist who called for sterilizing and aborting the Black Race into extinction is just fine and dandy.
"History is racist and sexist and homophobic. Let's pretend nothing came before us so no one's feelings are hurt" - Millennials
sexist
racist
It's actually quite amusing, because Trump supporters are the ones who are always looking for ways to get offended and persecuted.
Bizarro-world stuff right there.
I guess free speech is only important when it's saying good things about Trump.
Sure seems like Trumpworld was offended by a comedian making jokes last weekend
Is it possible to understand that people used to be racist and homophobic and sexist
I guess you think criticizing hack left wing-comedians isn't free speech?
LeonDurham saysIs it possible to understand that people used to be racist and homophobic and sexist
Yah, like practically everyone prior to the last half a century, where the racism has dwindled to just those who call themselves Democrats. Should we erase all our history to “whitewash” out the unsanitary bits?
I hate to ruin your argument but ... The Hill has pulled out of next years WHCD citing a mean spirited atmosphere and one-sided hateful rhetoric it doesn’t want to be associated with. Several other publications are also considering withdrawing from the event as well. Trump supporters just saw the hateful attacks as proof that Trump was 100% correct to miss the event.
Yah, like practically everyone prior to the last half a century, where the racism has dwindled to just those who call themselves Democrats. Should we erase all our history to “whitewash” out the unsanitary bits? Should we pretend that all people with racists beliefs never existed? Seems like that’s the only way Leftists will be satisfied.
Obama and Hillary Clinton were anti-gay marriage just a few years ago.
We need to tear down the presidential portrait NOW!!
How does that ruin my argument? How is that any different from SJWs getting cities to remove monuments?
Nice that you are the official arbiter of what offends African Americans. Does everyone need to ask you for permission to be offended? Does the request have to be written on a specific form for you to approve?
Maybe this will enlighten you. I’m betting against it, but I feel confident that others reading this thread will understand where you haven’t a prayer.
Funny, Government Institutions usually back down in the face of minority complaints.
Yep--kind of like how government is afraid of the NRA and gun nuts.
Read it.
Not sure what you think it says.
Speaking of being not sure - who exactly on the Right said they should BAN the WHCD?
Liar. The time stamp on my post is 3:34 and your post is 3:36. You read the entire article AND wrote a lame ass reply in 2 minutes? Doubtful.
Unlike the Smithsonian, the NRA doesn't depend on contributions from Wealthy Coastal Elites.
Hilarious. Are contributions from rednecks somehow better than money from liberals in your world?
Condescending much? That attitude is why Republicans have lost 17 pts on average in every election since 2016.
Rednecks don't have the influence, money, and power of swarmy DC elites.
Meanwhile, the Dems are losing the Millenials, and in the past few months have seen a double digit lead vanish nationwide.
Those rednecks are hard to kill off, ain't they?
And Trump Bashing fatigue has set in, because there is no there there.
And yet, with all that control, all they can do is whinge about how everything is ruined because the liberals ruined it all, and the liberal media is keeping them from doing anything to fix all the problems. Strange how they are so powerless to act, even when they hold all the power. I wonder why that is
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His songs include "Camptown Races," ''My Old Kentucky Home," ''Beautiful Dreamer" and "Old Folks at Home" (Swanee Song).
He died penniless in New York City in 1864 at age 37
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna869321?__twitter_impression=true
The Statue is being removed because it features a Black Person playing a banjo at Foster's feet.