See! Here’s the problem with that way of thinking. Here’s what gets me angry. Here is what got Nikki Haley in trouble to begin with. Here’s what you need to explain in between your muddled phrasing. Underneath all the States rights and economic freedom BS is the undeniable fact that if the confederacy had won, a continuation of slavery was the inevitable outcome.
It was literally a memorial to the “lost cause” erected in the middle of a single plot containing confederate soldiers and their wives who had originally been buried elsewhere.
Then I withdrawal my comment. It should be removed. As Indiana Jones would say, "It belongs in a museum (with the proper context, of course)"
Sir? Not many come here and are swayed, either way, by convincing argument. If you are not being sarcastic, then you are to be applauded.
A memorial that honors the dead seems appropriate in a cemetery. Fighting on the losing side of a civil war does not diminish the sacrifice. A "memorial" celebrating and glorifying the "lost cause" which is undoubtedly the enslavement of human beings is not worthy of recognition. I didnt read through the whole thread or even view the object but based on the response to my comment and assuming the truth of that comment, it should be removed.
I'm not arguing, ok? But need to reiterate the distinction that Arlington, and any other designated space reserved for the burial of American soldiers, is not just any cemetery. Men and women continue to die in defense of this country. As a child of a man buried in such a place, it is a dishonor to give any equivalency to any one else who took up arms against the values they died to uphold.
That's interesting. I was unaware of that. Been to Arlington a few times and never saw a Confederate monument.
I in no way want to dishonor the sacrifices of those who have given their all for this country. But, your comment makes me pose this question. Today, the prospects of a civil war of some kind are not zero with two groups vying for the soul of this country and espousing particular views of what this country should be. One side will eventually be victorious but almost certainly there will be casualties (Ashley Babbit comes to mind). Does the loser (please let it be MAGA) forfeit honor for those that died for the America that they wanted? This is a mind experiment only and I intend no disrespect.
No disrespect taken and, please, share your views here more often.
The truth about the man being murdered by police?
You don't need a reminder of the past, you're a walking example.
A black man killed by a group of police officers, where no crime was ever found to have occurred. Tell me what isn't fitting about memorialising this to remind other police and the public that this behaviour is not acceptable, and the public expects better from LEO's.
I agree with your point here, but we both know the answer: he thinks Floyd got what he deserved.
Remember fry-guy thinks Floyd would have choked to death on his own. It wasn’t the knee of the racist cop that did it. Says so in his right wing talking points.
Yes he does. One can only hope it happens to him.
An independent commission determined that the removal was appropriate. Feel free to lobby your representative accordingly
If being an American is the criterion, then how would you feel about a memorial to Benedict Arnold?
One side fought for the right to own other human beings, to whip and beat and rape, and to tear apart families. If that is what they thought the country should be, they should not be honored for fighting for that belief.
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Chobby 
Chobby Maybe go ask them first,instead of whining about it with your own Racist views.
