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Originally Posted by Linus
I have to thank Heart for mention Paul Kivel. He has some interesting articles on privilge ( http://www.paulkivel.com/articles.php). Although 10 years old, the article Angry Young White Men is certainly interesting. It does highlight something that should be changed: how we educate young people on the history of this continent. It shouldn't be from the PoV of the conqueror but of all. Zinn's History of America comes to mind.
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"to the victor goes the spoils"
that also, unfortunately, includes the right to write history from their perspective.
i've long thought that it's a damn shame there isn't a requirement for objective, factual reporting. but, humans being what they are, it'll never happen.
thanks for the linkage.
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