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Re: Remove MacArthurs statue
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Originally Posted by enigma2
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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good point..Cox's army.....and a "dashing" well appointed officer helped lead the cavalry charge that scattered them....Patton.
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