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OldBaldy1701E

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2. I wish I had something to say, other than to condemn this chapter in our past.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 09:21 AM

Monday

But, since there are still factions that believe what those troopers and government officials believed.

How can we celebrate anything when the thing that we are 'celebrating' the removal of is still here and still going strong.

I recall an episode of 'Star Trek:TNG' where Wesley makes a comment about an alien ambassador, and Data replies, "Prejudice is very, very human!"

That line seems to have sailed right over most people.

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