4/15/03

This is slightly disturbing. Dr Soysal said: "The Vikings are no longer seen as marauders, but as skilful traders enjoying cultural exchanges with far-flung populations. So in a few generations Hilter is going to be known as a leader who brought his country back from ruins by warmongering and genocide. Like wise, Sadam is going to be known as a misunderstood gentle despot.

This sort of historical re-write is dangerous. It neglects the very reason we must remember our history. (Sure history is written by the conqueor, but that's another ethical argument for another time.) I understand re-discovering history with eyes unclouded by political means, but white-washing?? There is nothing to be gained by that.

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