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You're being literal? Yes, these views have seen daylight. No, these views haven't until recently been acceptable for those holding public office.

• mikeash 10y ago
  Strom Thurmond didn't die that long ago, for example. A mere half century ago, these things were not only acceptable for elected officials to say, they were acceptable to enact into law.
  • rabbyte 10y ago
    You win.