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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
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