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Re: Remove MacArthurs statue

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Originally Posted by metalted View Post
Macarthur was a brilliant man. A war hero. Yes he wanted to do some stupid things regarding china. But He is An American hero.
Was he a hero in Washington DC during the 1930s when he fired on unarmed WWI soldiers who were penniless and wanting the bonuses they were promised? Was he a hero when he and his men set fire to their peaceful camp, against the orders of the President of the day? Was he a hero when people, including a baby, died during the conflagration?

Ted, you have a lot to learn about your own country, in particular its 'heroes'!
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