Ari Kaufman
2007-11-26 06:13:16
The history lesson is appreciated. I know about that battle and unfortunate episode very well, and agree that 98% of Americans not only do not know but have never heard of Winfield Scott. Heck, most college kids don’t know who Milton Friedman or Neville Chamberlain was. I don’t know that the average 23 year-old Mexicano remembers Mr. Scott all that well, however. Scott also commanded forces in FIVE wars (over more than half a century) and was very respected, so I don’t think ill of him certainly.
Well put though. And I agree with your ending.
However, I’d also like to note that EVERY major power has skeletons in the closet, and America surely has the least.
