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Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by s1artibartfast on Saturday February 18, 2023 @09:05PM (#34853409)
Well yeah. It already is taken as fact in many circles that the primary purpose and intent of the American legal system and government was the subjugation of minorities.

While I think there is some value and truth in critical analysis of race, gender, or governance that challenge prevailing assumptions, many people have lost the plot entirely and any positive context

Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by monkpit on Saturday February 18, 2023 @10:09PM (#34853872)
> It already is taken as fact in many circles

You can really say this about anything. Not that I am disagreeing with you, but it’s a dubious way to frame anything you wish to state.

Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by s1artibartfast on Saturday February 18, 2023 @11:14PM (#34854306)
Sure, I agree it isn't very specific, but I wasn't trying to make a general claim, just provide a hopefully recognizable example of revisionist history.

I think it would be different if I was claiming that most people believe this narrative, or something like that.

I could have pointed to some specific academics who feel this way, but I'm not sure that is any more convincing. Basically any example can be ignored with a no true scottsman argument if someone is obstinate instead of curious.

Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by Sporktacular on Sunday February 19, 2023 @06:04PM (#34862820)
Can you please provide a (credible or somehow representative) source claiming that the primary purpose and intent of the American legal system and government was the subjugation of minorities.