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Should we discard achievements made by unlikable people?

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Should we discard achievements made by unlikable people?
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RE: Should we discard achievements made by unlikable people?
December 17, 2017 at 1:07 pm (This post was last modified: December 17, 2017 at 1:11 pm by Anomalocaris.)
Should we discard their achievements?  No

Should we honor them less, yes

As for Robert E Lee, should there be a bust of him in a classroom dedicated to military tactics at the west point? Yes. Should his equestrian statue grace a plinth in front of a court house or a state legislature? No.
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RE: Should we discard achievements made by unlikable people? - by Anomalocaris - December 17, 2017 at 1:07 pm

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