Ken Burns weighs in on statue removal (CNN, states, Lincoln)

[jonbenson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwrd2kRQcA&t=3s

[DCMann2]

Pretty common sense stuff for those who know history.

I can't stand it when people interrupt each other though. So rude.

[BoBromhal]

Originally Posted by DCMann2

Pretty common sense stuff for those who know history.

I can't stand it when people interrupt each other though. So rude.

well, Ken IS loquacious, and Cuomo had 3 questions and felt the need to make his points. Like "still held down by the system".

[kaimuki]

CNN = Commie News Network, FOX = Fascist Hugs and Kisses

[DCMann2]

Originally Posted by kaimuki

CNN = Commie News Network, FOX = Fascist Hugs and Kisses

Thanks for clearing that up. My life is enriched with this newfound knowledge.

[Pilot1]

I can't bring myself to watch it. Please someone rational give me the summary.

[kaimuki]

Originally Posted by DCMann2

Thanks for clearing that up. My life is enriched with this newfound knowledge.

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[pvande55]

https://allears.net/walt-disney-worl...rtners-statue/
At least this statue appears safe.

[Absolom]

I don't see what the problem with the Lincoln statue is. In the context it appears that the emancipated slave is rising up.

[DCMann2]

Originally Posted by Pilot1

I can't bring myself to watch it. Please someone rational give me the summary.

Basically he says the statues have no historical value, Robert E Lee himself said to not erect any Confederate monuments, and racial injustice is still a big problem in the United States.