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Originally Posted by finnbow
In other words, he reformed himself whereas the Dixiecrats who became Republicans didn't. In 2005 he said, "I know now I was wrong. Intolerance had no place in America. I apologized a thousand times ... and I don't mind apologizing over and over again. I can't erase what happened."
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So, what's the difference here? Byrd was forgiven for ACTUALLY BEING IN THE KLAN. Northam has apologized for being in a photo - either dressed in KKK garb or blackface we're not sure. Byrd - it could be argued - engaged in far worse than Northam, and Obama called him a true champion and "a voice of principle and reason."
Byrd's name still appears on myriad buildings in his honor, and Northam is on the verge of being thrown under a bus.
Things that make you go hmmmmm.....