Scott Holstad
2 min readJan 5, 2021

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Okay, fine. That's your perogative. I don't meant to tell you what or how to write -- that's your business. I simply wanted to point out that if one were to focus on this completely legitimate issue and example, if one wished to be consistent (and I wasn't suggesting you write about each one -- that's impossible, impracticle and I'm sure not something you're interested in at all), it's merely one of millions that could serve as legitimate examples dating back to the landing of any of our people long before we became an official country and certainly ever since. Entire books have been written about periods, centuries, peoples, etc., who we've screwed -- by no means do I wish to suggest you waste your time in duplicating what they've done. I merely wished to make the point that our entire history, from the beginning, has consisted of actions like this, which we conveniently cover up and for which we can never excuse or justify. I did not intend to be an ass. I simply wanted to make a larger scale legitimate point and if I worded it poorly or came on too strong or made it seem personal, I apologize. Sometimes I can seem assertive in my communications -- my wife likes to remind me it's one of my worst habits -- and I don't always realize it, so I've taken my share of lumps, typically justified. I only wanted to make a bigger picture point and I apologize for overstepping any boundaries and I don't know if one can erase comments here or not, but if you haven't already, feel free to do so -- I'll understand. Please consider accepting my apology, stay safe and have a good 2021. -- Scott H

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Scott Holstad
Scott Holstad

Written by Scott Holstad

Polymath. Writer. Analyst. Researcher. Geopolitics. E/SE Asia. Historian. Antifascist. 40+ Books. Pearson. HarperCollins. AAN; RUSI; AOC. 22K LI Followers

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