Ken Ohlsson, Ocean Shores
What a crazy time we live in, when tearing down statues of historical figures seems a good idea for some to prove black lives matter.
History cannot be changed by obliterating the memory of tyrants who brought us to this point.
Surely a better idea is to let them stand, but add to their plinths the real facts of what these people did – good and bad.
We could use this opportunity to rewrite the true story of our history, however uncomfortable that may be.
To do that would present a lasting opportunity for us, and future generations, to actually learn from history so we do not have to repeat it.
Let them stand in shame.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
