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> "Two non-contradictory things may be true at once: " Agree > "secession to preserve slavery was utterly contemptible;" Agree > "fighting honourably in sel
by csours 6y ago
> "Two non-contradictory things may be true at once: "
Agree
> "secession to preserve slavery was utterly contemptible;"
Agree
> "fighting honourably in self-defense is praiseworthy."
Lost me here. Fighting in self defense is understandable and necessary sometimes, but in defense of what principles? Context cannot be ignored.
- tpsssing655 6y agoProtecting your family for a foreign invading army, Sure some rich folks have slave, but what do i have to do with it? Shouldn't i protect my home from invaders?
- csours 6y agoThat's completely understandable. I'm talking about how to view the statues and flags and things that people are still defending.
- tpsssing655 6y agobecause its their ancestors their land and their pride. in your eyes they fought to preserve slavery, in their they fought bravely against the more powerful north to preserve their homes.
- milesskorpen 6y agoTheir homes wouldn't have been at risk except that their leaders (elected leaders!) decided to secede in order to protect the institution of slavery.
- tpsssing655 6y agoAnd your point is? They shouldn't fight an invasion because of their leaders? they should just let themselves be pillaged?