Unless they have created a new hunt diorama, it is interesting to  
note that the "Indian" is holding his arrow using a three fingered  
European grip. It was pointed out years ago that it was wrong, but  
Jamestown's attitude was that no one would notice and it really  
didn't matter.

James Brothers, RPA
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On Mar 2, 2007, at 20:35, Melinda Skinner wrote:

> Both "museums" are mired in political correctness...
> the great bureacratic fear of the 21st century.
>
> --
> Melinda C. P. Skinner
> Richmond, VA
>
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Sunshine49 <[log in to unmask]>
>> Very interesting, thanks for posting this. I mostly agree. History
>> had to be broadened and made more equitable [I shake my head at some
>> of the things we were taught in Richmond Public Schools] , but it
>> seems that in many ways it has gone too far. I can willingly
>> acknowledge my many failing to my fellow humans, the times I've been
>> stupid and careless, those I have hurt, but please, can I celebrate
>> my birthday without carrying around a total guilt package? I am more
>> than the compendium of my sins. As are we all. Hair shirts are never
>> productive garments to wear 24/7.
>>
>> Nancy
>>
>> -------
>> I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.
>>
>> --Daniel Boone


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