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Was just a matter of time...
DrafterX Offline
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Leaders at the church that George Washington attended decided that a plaque honoring the first president of the United States must be removed.

Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia will take down a memorial marking the pew where Washington sat with his family, saying it is not acceptable to all worshipers.

“The plaques in our sanctuary make some in our presence feel unsafe or unwelcome," leaders said, a reference to the fact that Washington was a slaveholder.

"Some visitors and guests who worship with us choose not to return because they receive an unintended message from the prominent presence of the plaques.”

"Many in our congregation feel a strong need for the church to stand clearly on the side of 'all are welcome- no exceptions,'" they concluded.

A memorial to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will also come down.

The decision comes in the wake of renewed controversy over whether statues honoring Civil War figures should be no longer honored. The debate broke out again over the summer after a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia killed one and injured others.

President Trump expressed concern that the censoring of Confederate generals would lead to dishonoring Thomas Jefferson and George Washington as well.

Film at 11... Mellow
Burner02 Offline
#2 Posted:
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Fuggin idiots!

Even more disconcerting is the fact that President Trump was correct on this issue.
Brewha Offline
#3 Posted:
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Well, we can all be assured this will never be an issues with statues of Trump.
No one will put them up.


But it is different with Washington. He was the father of our country. He let us use his likeness on the $1 bill. He even build a public bridge between New York’s and New Jersey so people could leave NY faster.....
Mr. Jones Offline
#4 Posted:
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Un friggin believable!!!

What a bunch of morons...
I guess we'll have to "close" Mt. Vernon national monument and Jefferson's HUT MONTICELLO NOW TOO?
teedubbya Offline
#5 Posted:
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While stupid it is their choice no?
Speyside Offline
#6 Posted:
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Their coice yes, do I respect it, no. Take down anything honoring Lee, yes. Take down anything honoring Washington, no. This has reached the level of absurdity.
DrafterX Offline
#7 Posted:
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It did that a long time ago... Mellow
MACS Offline
#8 Posted:
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DrafterX wrote:
It did that a long time ago... Mellow


Yup.
dkeage Offline
#9 Posted:
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I guess I need to visit Mount Rushmore while it's still there Brick wall
cacman Offline
#10 Posted:
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d'oh!
DrafterX Offline
#11 Posted:
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A big win for some... Prolly celebrations all over... Mellow
Phil222 Offline
#12 Posted:
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To me there is a very clear distinction between Confederate monuments and everything else. I'm afraid that Trump might have been right about this one.
Ewok126 Offline
#13 Posted:
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An inch was given now the mile is being taken.
MCAddict Offline
#14 Posted:
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If this church wants to get political, then it can damn well start paying taxes.
Krazeehorse Offline
#15 Posted:
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We need to rename our nation's capital.
DrafterX Offline
#16 Posted:
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Ewok126 wrote:
An inch was given now the mile is being taken.



I tried to warn you guys...Not talking
jjanecka Offline
#17 Posted:
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We're living in a segregated pinko commie democrat's wet dream. :(
teedubbya Offline
#18 Posted:
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#14 I agree. I’m not sure many on the “religious right” do however.
teedubbya Offline
#19 Posted:
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Wait... what party or candidate was this church supporting? Or does removing this in and of itself mean tax them? If I put one up in my house is it like a tax shield?
DrafterX Offline
#20 Posted:
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We could worship Louie-dog.. Laugh
teedubbya Offline
#21 Posted:
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I already do. He’s the best.
jetblasted Offline
#22 Posted:
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>Mt. Rushmore

Gutzon Borglum was a member of the Grand Council of the Triple-K.

Turns out with the latest JFK files release that LBJ was a member of the Klan, too!!
rfenst Offline
#23 Posted:
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A church and its congregation are private entities and should do whatever it wants.
DrafterX Offline
#24 Posted:
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True.. true... And a person has the right to choose a church they're comfortable in.. that said, you don't go to someone's house and rearrange the furniture.. Mellow
tailgater Offline
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teedubbya wrote:
While stupid it is their choice no?


They choose to be stupid?
DrafterX Offline
#26 Posted:
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They chose stupidly...Mellow
MACS Offline
#27 Posted:
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MCAddict wrote:
If this church wants to get political, then it can damn well start paying taxes.


Amen.
bgz Offline
#28 Posted:
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I think all churches should pay taxes.
Buckwheat Offline
#29 Posted:
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"Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant, and a fearful master." fog
RMAN4443 Offline
#30 Posted:
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DrafterX wrote:
True.. true... And a person has the right to choose a church they're comfortable in.. that said, you don't go to someone's house and rearrange the furniture.. Mellow

I will, if it will improve the feng shui of the place........I just can't help myself Anxious
delta1 Offline
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Krazeehorse wrote:
We need to rename our nation's capital.


If Trump has his way, he will...Trumptown...
Brewha Offline
#32 Posted:
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bgz wrote:
I think all churches should pay taxes.

+1
8trackdisco Offline
#33 Posted:
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teedubbya wrote:
While stupid it is their choice no?


Unless there are any memorials to any non-white people of note which are mentioned for removal.

That would be racist.
delta1 Offline
#34 Posted:
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Redskins...kinda fits?
8trackdisco Offline
#35 Posted:
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Ewok126 wrote:
An inch was given now the mile is being taken.


Yep. I blame all of the amendments to the constitution.
MACS Offline
#36 Posted:
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8trackdisco wrote:
Yep. I blame all of the amendments to the constitution.


Not the first 10, though, right? Those are still good?
8trackdisco Offline
#37 Posted:
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MACS wrote:
Not the first 10, though, right? Those are still good?


Yes.

Good catch.

Inalieanble rights good. Illegal alien rights.... uh.
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