Well one has to have a firm grasp of one's own history, and i for one am proud of my great nations legacy. Can you say the same? If so, the sins of the fathers are outweighed, but are still present.
Having a firm grasp of one's history, I can understand. But the whole "sins of the father" thing is ridiculous. I'm not personally responsible for any action done by any of my ancestors. Why should I act as such?
I have no involvement with those actions, outside of being related by blood. Each and every person is responsible for their own actions. Why should the offspring have be responsible for the actions of their ancestors?
Discuss.