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70sEraVet

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3. I applaud that 'symbolic step' which costs France nothing!

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 10:05 AM

17 hrs ago

At the same time, I condemn the symbolic steps the US is taking, to erase from our history the many heroic acts of our darker-skinned citizens -- which costs us a great deal (our decency!)

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