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pangaia

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4. I have a different opinion of 'war memorials.'

Reply to sagesnow (Reply #3)

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 12:33 PM

Nov 2017

I think I am against them all.. well.. almost all...

As usual, I am inconsistent in my opinions.. for instance I would leave the Vietnam memorial.. because it does not, in my opinion, glorify war.
It reminds us of the insanity and suffering of human beings killing each other.

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