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In reply to the discussion: I want to thank the Ku Klux Klan... [View all]gordianot
(15,546 posts)Looking up the definition of "heritage" on dictionary.com I get this:
"1. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion:
a heritage of poverty and suffering; a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage."
I take it that heritage can include many things by reason of birth. To accept your heritage and in the same breath deny the obvious negatives is deterministic nonsense. By that reason maybe those who accept their "heritage" can accept the full measure and consequences of their ancestors actions. How about checking to see if the same ancestor took the loyalty oath to rejoin the the Union? Generally subsequent generations are not held accountable for the actions of their ancestors but go ahead and tout that Heritage let people know what you really represent.
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