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In reply to the discussion: Georgia, can we talk about Stone Mountain and the racist eyesore upon its face? [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)35. Have not been there in decades, although it is a good place to hike, for that very reason.
Its a monument to the confederacy/hatred. Up until the late 50s, it was owned by a Georgia klan leader. Klan rallies were held there well into the 90s. It is just a creepy, ugly place.
Sorry that you were subjected to that. From what Ive read, you probably wouldnt hear that talk these days, but its still creepy, Im sure.
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Georgia, can we talk about Stone Mountain and the racist eyesore upon its face? [View all]
Goodheart
Jun 2020
OP
Er, no. Washington and Jefferson made actual indispensable contributions to this country.
Goodheart
Jun 2020
#7
Change it to Trump's face then people can come and throw shit at it. They could charge.
Thomas Hurt
Jun 2020
#14
I've actually gone to laser light shows on that very lawn, against that very face.
Goodheart
Jun 2020
#20
I'll bet people would pay to shoot big stones at it using Trebuchets and Air Cannons.
hunter
Jun 2020
#24
In 1994 I went to Atlanta to attend my Dad's military reunion for black veterans
kimbutgar
Jun 2020
#30
Have not been there in decades, although it is a good place to hike, for that very reason.
Hoyt
Jun 2020
#35
As a practical matter, where do we stop? It is not as simple as we would have it
Chainfire
Jun 2020
#31