"I would like to say 'This book is written to the glory of God', but nowadays this would be the trick of a cheat, i.e., it would not be correctly understood."--Ludwig Wittgenstein
"Talk to me about the truth of religion, and I'll listen gladly. Talk to me about the duty of religion and I'll listen submissively. But don't come talking to me about the consolation of religion or I shall suspect that you don't understand."--C.S. Lewis
For me it depends on who is dead. If someone did great evil in their life I don't have any problem with pointing that out. We're all dead in the end, honest history would be impossible if we never spoke ill of them.
It’s a time thing. I read a good article on Powell, from My Lai through his UN WMD presentation. Harshly critical, but factual.
Eventually history will find a place for Powell. But just now, there should be a break and a respite. He was a public figure. His family deserves the space.
For me it depends on who is dead. If someone did great evil in their life I don't have any problem with pointing that out. We're all dead in the end, honest history would be impossible if we never spoke ill of them.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a time thing. I read a good article on Powell, from My Lai through his UN WMD presentation. Harshly critical, but factual.
DeleteEventually history will find a place for Powell. But just now, there should be a break and a respite. He was a public figure. His family deserves the space.