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Originally Posted by Livia
A symbol of apology? To whom? Just LGBT people? How about women, who were excluded from many roles for years and had to leave immediately if they got pregnant? And black and other ethnic soldiers who were discriminated against by certain regiments? Singling out one group alienates those who put aside their differences to honour the all those who defend us.
Remembrance isn't about airing these grievances, it's about remembering those, of all backgrounds, religions, persuasions and other things that divide us, and acknowledging their sacrifice.
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There has been over £7 million paid out to women who were automatically discharged upon getting pregnant, quite rightly so. I don't know about the discrimination other minorities were guilty of, and I don't know if there were legal persecutions against them but if there were, something should be put in place to repair that.
You make some good points and I do appreciate your opinion.
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