Just need to add to the previous post, to make my position clear. In a webpage on the Scottish Executive website (which is riddled with spelling errors), the text on the plinth of the memorial is quoted: The Emigrants
Commemorates the people of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland who, in the face of great adversity, sought freedom, hope and jusice [sic] beyond these shores. They and their descendants went forth and explored continents, built great countries and cities and gave their enterprise and culture to the world. This is their legacy.
Their voices will echo forever through the empty straths and glens of their homeland.
I just do not believe that the manner in which these people were forced to look for a new life is being ignored. If they made such a great contribution overseas, why weren't they allowed to make a contribution in their homeland??
The First Minister did not say anything about that, which I find astonishing to say the least.
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The inscription is beautiful. I need to read your other post, but, I'm tempted to agree with you! Why could they not do this at "home?"
ReplyDeleteNo, it sounds like a whitewashing to me.
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