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Re:Prince Philip has died by vinay427 on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:36AM (#26751899)
Not everyone had the same opportunities to know better afforded by a world-class education and extensive travel abroad. Not everyone continued to say these "regrettable" things well into the 21st century. Not everyone was aware that they had a platform by which their words might have an amplified effect.
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Re:Prince Philip has died by aeoleonn on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:47AM (#26752063)
Judging the past by contemporary politics doesn't make much sense. The present and the past are separate contexts.
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Re:Prince Philip has died by vinay427 on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:52AM (#26752140)
I agree.

> Not everyone continued to say these "regrettable" things well into the 21st century.

Just a short sampling, mostly from before 2000 although more can be found in other articles: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/04/prince-phili...

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Re:Prince Philip has died by lanternfish on Friday April 09, 2021 @12:05PM (#26752295)
However, judging recent history by contemporary politics absolutely makes sense
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