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re: Confederate parks & statues

posted 8th Feb
That's a statue of Forrest Gump's grandpappy! lol

I don't think historical things need to be covered up because then how can we learn from them?

That being said... history is generally written by the winner.
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I'm TTC since April '08, have 1 child & live in Texas
posted 9th Feb
Quoting SAFFY™:" They should changed it merely because of Forrest's very public association with the Klan. That park probably doesn't feel very welcoming if you know history... unless you're white."


Eh, there are a bunch of black people in my area who are proud of their Southern heritage. I knew one black boy in high school who's ancestor fought on the Confederate side during the war. He couldn't have been more proud.
We have black people flying Confederate flags around here too.




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I have 2 kids & live in Canon, Georgia
posted 9th Feb
It's part of our history... an ugly part, but still our history. I don't think they should be changed. It's important to remember where we came from and the stories that led us to where we are today.
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I have 1 angel baby & live in Kentucky
posted 9th Feb
IDk - I don't think removing a statue or renaming a park is rewriting history or covering it up. I think it is doing what should have been done long ago & NOT honoring people who fought for the right to engage in human trafficking.
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I have 2 kids & 8 angel babies & live in Climax, Michigan
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