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bitterross

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3. This is a lot different than memorial statues and schools in the South.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Aug 5, 2018, 11:33 AM

Aug 2018

This seems a step too far. If we are going to rename everything named for a slaveholder we've got a lot of things to rename.

I read the article. He owed 5 slaves that he inherited. He wasn't a Confederate General. He was a rather normal merchant of the time it seems.

I see no reason to rename or boycott.

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Boycott looms for Boston landmark named for slave owner [View all] left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 OP

Great structure..fond memories..born and raised Mass...many fun times in Boston.. asiliveandbreathe Aug 2018 #1

The mayor has responded Loki Liesmith Aug 2018 #2

This is a lot different than memorial statues and schools in the South. bitterross Aug 2018 #3

This just in. Washington D.C. not to change name either. Sneederbunk Aug 2018 #4

this should bring all the 'southies' heaven05 Aug 2018 #5

Fine by me JonLP24 Aug 2018 #6