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Originally Posted by rubecube
Maybe I misinterpreted it. Was your argument that the people who want the MacDonald statue taken down are hypocrites for not demanding the same of monuments dedicated to the Famous Five, or was it something else?
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In that context it would be more accurate. But you are right, I don't give two shats about the darn statue. If the mayor thinks that is the right thing to do for her city that is her job.... I just see this has another slacktivism move that solves nothing. I want solutions! And if this is the game you are going to play well every "group" identity has their historical despots. I thought we had a line and we did for decades but as per usual with social justice causes lower the bar once again ... is this a once off or does this start something? (hopefully just a conversation)
Like it was said above Residential schools tried to address an issue (caused by colonialism no doubt) to help these kids assimilate because at the time it seemed to be the right/best solution. Clearly it didn't turn out so well. The road to hell sometimes is paved with good intentions.