On Mon, 21 Oct 1996, kimo wrote:

> Unfotunatly, "THE TRUTH" is probably more than a single human mind can
> comprehend.  Museums inevitably must tell "a truth" based on the
> available information and the editorial bias of the staff involved, and
> the value of that "truth" is dependant on the width of the viewpoints
> considered and the strength of the supporting evidence.  The quotations
> around the word "civilised" helps visitors to reconsider their own
> preconceptions about natives v. European invaders, perhaps evan leading
> the visitors to look for more information on their own.  Isn't this why
> we put all our neat stuff on exhibit?  I would object more to the use of
> the term "PC", which was invented by conservatives to condem the languge
> of their opponents without having to deal with issues of racism and
> sexism rampant in American culture.

     Not to menshun the louzy speling and grammer rampent in same....

     Hank Burchard * <[log in to unmask]> * Washington DC | USA