Monday, August 12, 2019

Revisionism

 

Does anyone remember United States Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.? I mean, for something other than being the son of The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and for being sentenced to 30 months in jail for violating federal campaign finance laws.

Well, I do. It was Jackson, Jr who, in 1999, amended an appropriation bill for the Department of Interior. The language in his amendment required that the National Park Service (NPS) include mention of the ”unique role that slavery played in the cause of the (civil) war” in all their Battlefield Park presentations. Jackson’s amendment reasoned that the NPS battlefield tours were long on battle history, but short on the history of the cause of the war. He also concluded that African-American attendance at the Parks was sparse because the history made them feel uncomfortable. But, alas, there is no constitutional right to feel comfortable.

2 comments:

  1. He is mental. This ignorant person, on purpose being ignorant, is trying to make a name for himself. This ignorant slut needs a fist in his mouth, that would be an improvement.

    Rick

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    1. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-jesse-jackson-junior-federal-benefits-met-20170222-story.html

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