Historical Update...circa 1987.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Many thanks to you both.

It's kinda pervertedly in fashion right now to hate on the Founders. It shows a profound lack of understanding - and an incomplete education in our schools.

[EDIT: that sounds harsher than it actually is]

Pete

Pete I am sorry if this offends but when it comes right down to basics I don't hate them.

But regardless of their other accomplishments I cannot respect any man who would own one of his fellow humans. Let alone tens or hundreds of them.

Because of my beliefs I am tasked to love my neighbour as myself so in their case I am forced to swallow hard and hate the sin not the sinner.