Is this a criticism of originalist interpretations of the Constitution? Or a defense of Confederate statues? Or what, exactly?
You can respect your ancestors without respecting all of their opinions. Just as our 22nd century descendants might have the wisdom to respect our fallible & often foolish selves.
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It's what's called a 'general principle'.
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I think finding water, food and shelter may occupy their minds much more than what fleeting and dim memories of our generation still persist.
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There is not a single society on earth from 200 years ago that, if we were to examine it closely, would not be behaving in extremely objectionable ways according to 21st century ethical standards.
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You're just a monster in grave
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The sensible chuckle people will get at the expense of us today will be similar to the sensible chuckle we get at people 100 years ago who didn’t want their picture taken because they were afraid it would steal their breath.
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NO LET'S RETROJECT ALL OUR MORALITY AND SENSIBILITIES BACKWARDS AND JUDGE ALL OF HISTORY. WE CAN IMMANENTIZE THE ESCHATON. ™
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Waiting for that moment when the MLK monument is torn down for
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In this same frame of view is why I always say: To future generations we're all idiots- keep that in mind when we judge the past.
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Morality evolves, so judging ancestors by our present-day norms is outrage-seeking stupidity.
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