[Milsurplus] Re: A Visit to Battleship Cove

[Mark Richards]

David Stinson wrote:
> I got to share a chuckle.
> In case you wonder why people raise an eyebrow a little
> when they hear of any war memorial in Massachusetts,
> check this out, displayed at the web site;
> it was probably included to keep the peace-loving
> Massa-ites from coming with torches in the middle of
> the night and peacefully burning the place down (snicker ;-):
> 
>  "CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT THE COVE:   While Battleship Cove is 
> emphatically dedicated to preserving   the heritage of our veterans, we 
> believe that an appreciation of   our neighbors' cultures helps us 
> maintain peace and promote   democracy in other regions. To wit, the 
> museum preserves   a number of multicultural displays and exhibits 
> dedicated   to helping our visitors understand the world we share.
>   So while you're here, be sure to check out the Hiddensee,   our 
> Japanese demolition boat, and hundreds of artifacts   from the 
> indigenous peoples of the South Pacific."
> 
> Come'on guys- You gotta admit: that's funny.

"Guys".  Lovers of war.

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