Drummed out of his profession and his past good work essentially erased for one stupid mistake. Repeat this enough and eventually we are left with no one pure and perfect enough to lead. 
The "politically correct" stand ready to dump people, works and words into simplistic trashbins labelled "racist", "sexist", etc. This approach only rejects and never includes. It can only destroy, never build. 
A more mature approach is required. Nations, people, and works are complex and contain contradictions. We must examine and discuss them honestly, accepting that there will always be differences of opinion. People must be allowed to evolve their views and make amends for their errors. Only then can we claim to be tolerant and progressive.

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