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lol, chill out. everyone has said regrettable things.

• vinay427 5y ago
  Not everyone had the same opportunities to know better afforded by a world-class education and extensive travel abroad. Not everyone continued to say these "regrettable" things well into the 21st century. Not everyone was aware that they had a platform by which their words might have an amplified effect.
  • aeoleonn 5y ago
    Judging the past by contemporary politics doesn't make much sense. The present and the past are separate contexts.
    • vinay427 5y ago
      I agree. > Not everyone continued to say these "regrettable" things well into the 21st century. Just a short sampling, mostly from before 2000 although more can be found in other articles: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/04/prince-philip-most-famous-comments-and-clangers https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/04/prince-phili...
    • lanternfish 5y ago
      However, judging recent history by contemporary politics absolutely makes sense