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Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield
What's the expiration date, or statute of limitations, for attacking a politician for an ancient sin?
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I think it depends on the context. Easy for me to say, but I think a long ago black face might be forgivable from someone with a demonstrated record of working for racial equality after they accept responsibility, admit wrongdoing, express understanding of the harm and seriously apology. For example, maybe Herron's response was adequate, especially as he disclosed it himself (I don't know anything about his record). But it's not really my call and I'm mostly trying to listen on these things.
Meanwhile, Northam's bungling settles the question for me.
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Warren's 1986 bar card is now an issue?
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I don't think it's an issue that actually moves anyone, and I'm not sure who we are pretending was harmed.
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I don't think a racist... deserves much of a second chance, as I don't believe people with those issues really "evolve" very much.
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I do, but then again, I think we're all sorta racist. But they've got to do the work.
