Legitimate arguments. I'm trying to avoid engaging at length in this thread though, beyond my initial criticism of the chosen title and stated reasoning.

The reason for this is I am fully aware this is a passionate topic, and I have no interest in getting bogged down in a debate over it, as I have no wish to convert anyone else to my stance.

Thus I find myself reluctant to even challenge basic falsehoods, as it's just going to make my inbox even busier. I am well versed in history, I'm unlikely to personally learn anything from this discussion. But more importantly, again, I have no desire to convince or educate anyone either.

So, I respectfully must decline your questions. Though I do understand where you are going with them, and do have reasons for not being very swayed by them. These are not in any way new debates to me, I've had them for decades. I just don't want another.