http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/facebook-n ... -1.3754796
Note: the photo itself may be disturbing, or NSFW depending on the W.
I have to agree with the people who are upset about this. Refusing to admit historical acts happened makes it more difficult to make sure they don't happen again... and, whether Facebook likes it or not, they're a major depository of the cultural memory now.
EDIT: The article has been updated - Facebook has changed their minds after a public outcry.
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Rob Kelk
"Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose
them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state, common subjects of
the same sovereign, servants of the same law."
- Michael Ignatieff, addressing Stanford University in 2012
Note: the photo itself may be disturbing, or NSFW depending on the W.
I have to agree with the people who are upset about this. Refusing to admit historical acts happened makes it more difficult to make sure they don't happen again... and, whether Facebook likes it or not, they're a major depository of the cultural memory now.
EDIT: The article has been updated - Facebook has changed their minds after a public outcry.
--
Rob Kelk
"Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose
them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state, common subjects of
the same sovereign, servants of the same law."
- Michael Ignatieff, addressing Stanford University in 2012