[Vision2020] How to Handle Political Correctness in the Interest of Real History?

[Joe Campbell]

Aren't we talking about a dog's name in a movie? I'm not sure  
historical accuracy is an overriding factor in this case.

Joe Campbell

On May 8, 2009, at 6:02 AM, "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:

> Although I deplore the use of the N-word, I feel it is necessary and
> appropriate when its application is meant to reflect the intent and
> attitude of its users at their specific time in history.
>
> "Editing" of history is simply wrong!
>
> If an instructor feels that "softening" the vocabulary and attitudes  
> of
> various cultures through history would serve a better purpose, perhaps
> that same instructor him/herself would serve a better purpose with a
> career change, like . . . maybe . . . presenting op/ed commentaries  
> on Fox
> News.
>
> Simply put, history is history.  What happened happened.  History is  
> not,
> nor should it ever be, one person's opinion.
>
> Seeya at Farmers' market, Moscow.
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> "The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to  
> change
> and the Realist adjusts his sails."
>
> - Unknown
>
>
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