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Old 12-18-2015, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by barbara View Post
I can't agree with taking down these statues.

I know the men depicted were on the "wrong" and losing side..... But.... That is still a part of our history. Those men fought for what they believed in.... Even if I don't agree with their beliefs.

Maybe a separate place.... Museum or something where our history..... The good, bad, and ugly, can be honored.

If we hide our shameful past, I fear we may repeat it. I'd rather learn from it.
These flags, statues and street or place names venerate these people and the "cause" they represent. Honestly, this is tantamount to having statues of Hitler and Goebels in Berlin with the Nazi flag flying above them.
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