07-22-2019, 09:19 PM
(07-22-2019, 09:08 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Yes, I think the difference between a tragedy and an accomplishment matters. As to the merits of the Soviets declaring a win, whether or not they had the standing to do so should not determine whether or not we can or should discuss it.
Like I said before, and I add my professional weight to this, we shouldn't be afraid to discuss history that makes us uncomfortable, no matter the emotional reaction it rightfully or wrongfully evokes.
I have zero issue with discussing the topic. I have zero issue discussing history. I think the fact that that the USSR put women or other ethnicities in space before the US did is something to discuss. Bringing it up on the anniversary of the moon landing is tacky as hell. Quite honestly, I'd bet huge money that if Obama, or honestly anyone but Trump, was POTUS right now they wouldn't have included it.
