Thankfully, some people have the humility to admit when they’ve made a mistake that shows disrespect for their fellow citizens and take actions to correct it.
I don’t by the agreement that the monuments must stay “because its a part of history”. So was the plague but no one raised monuments to flees and rats.
There were racists in both parties during the civil war. There is one part of the GOP which is still a big part of the nazis and ku klux klan in 2017. The important point is let’s deal with it NOW!
A Daughters of Confederacy statue is being taken down in kcmo at this moment. It is per their request after vandalism. It will be moved to a museum. Personally, that doesn’t seem like a great idea either, but it is what will probably have to be.
The modern Republicans think the positions of the people in that statue should be reversed. It has been very hard on those white men, to deal with how bad the county has been treating them.
I don’t buy the argument that the monuments must stay “because it’s a part of history”. So was the plague but no one raised monuments to fleas and rats. (I am correcting my earlier grammatical error per Cerabooge.)
Anyone can make a mistake, not everyone can admit it. It takes a big man to admit an error, it takes a great man to fix it. At least that’s what my dad used to say when he flipped the pancake so high it hit the ceiling. He did love flipping the pancakes on Sunday mornings.
If it was a statue of a confederate soldier in a confederate cemetery I personally wouldn’t complain, especially if it was erected soon after the Civil War. To me it would be similar to a monument in a cemetery to British soldiers who died in battle during the Revolutionary war. In either case it would be agree or disagree with the principle or purpose, but still respect the individual soldier for performing his duty because for each one, we cannot know why they served.
I’m pretty sure that the average soldier really knew he was fighting for the right of his betters to hold other human brings in slavery. They can’t have not known of the Cornerstone Speech and exactly what the South’s top issue was.
It’s kind of hard not to imagine that the same Southerners today who are beating their chests about “heritage” and blockading the removal of statues weren’t some of the same Americans cheering on those who tore down the statue of Saddam Hussein, or applauding Reagan when he urged Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” It seems they have no objections to destroying monuments to dictatorship as long as it’s some other country’s monuments.
The Marines in 2003 showed how Americans are supposed to deal with statues of those who are enemies of the United States. Toppled Saddam’s monument. We need to complete the job on American soil.
Mike… Not All African Americans/Black people have big lips….Just a Heads Up for You!!!It’s all good though… I’ve been following your caricatures for years. I don’t find you to be a Racist nor bigot. Just a bit of info to impart on you and your caricatures sir.
I do not wish to, in any way, defend Robert E. Lee or any other Confederate. But for some background information, you all might be interested in reading about Lee’s father, Major-General Henry “Light-horse Harry” Lee. From Wikipedia:
Major-General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III was an early American Patriot and politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee’s service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, “Light-Horse Harry”. Lee was the father of Civil War-era Confederate general Robert E. Lee. More at Wikipedia Born:January 29, 1756, Dumfries, Colony of Virginia, British AmericaDied:March 25, 1818, Cumberland Island, Georgia, U.S.Political party:Federalist
Ontman over 6 years ago
Once again the truth hurts.
superposition over 6 years ago
Thankfully, some people have the humility to admit when they’ve made a mistake that shows disrespect for their fellow citizens and take actions to correct it.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
It’s BACK…
cdward over 6 years ago
Much more accurate.
Striped Cat over 6 years ago
I don’t by the agreement that the monuments must stay “because its a part of history”. So was the plague but no one raised monuments to flees and rats.
montessoriteacher over 6 years ago
There were racists in both parties during the civil war. There is one part of the GOP which is still a big part of the nazis and ku klux klan in 2017. The important point is let’s deal with it NOW!
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
The democrats have self corrected, the Republicans are now the racists, just like their president.
montessoriteacher over 6 years ago
Trump is so afraid of impeachment for treason that he will distract by defending statues of those who committed treason.
montessoriteacher over 6 years ago
A Daughters of Confederacy statue is being taken down in kcmo at this moment. It is per their request after vandalism. It will be moved to a museum. Personally, that doesn’t seem like a great idea either, but it is what will probably have to be.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
The modern Republicans think the positions of the people in that statue should be reversed. It has been very hard on those white men, to deal with how bad the county has been treating them.
Striped Cat over 6 years ago
I don’t buy the argument that the monuments must stay “because it’s a part of history”. So was the plague but no one raised monuments to fleas and rats. (I am correcting my earlier grammatical error per Cerabooge.)
Sadandconfused9 over 6 years ago
Anyone can make a mistake, not everyone can admit it. It takes a big man to admit an error, it takes a great man to fix it. At least that’s what my dad used to say when he flipped the pancake so high it hit the ceiling. He did love flipping the pancakes on Sunday mornings.
mr_sherman Premium Member over 6 years ago
If it was a statue of a confederate soldier in a confederate cemetery I personally wouldn’t complain, especially if it was erected soon after the Civil War. To me it would be similar to a monument in a cemetery to British soldiers who died in battle during the Revolutionary war. In either case it would be agree or disagree with the principle or purpose, but still respect the individual soldier for performing his duty because for each one, we cannot know why they served.
kaffekup over 6 years ago
I’m pretty sure that the average soldier really knew he was fighting for the right of his betters to hold other human brings in slavery. They can’t have not known of the Cornerstone Speech and exactly what the South’s top issue was.
Andrew Sleeth over 6 years ago
It’s kind of hard not to imagine that the same Southerners today who are beating their chests about “heritage” and blockading the removal of statues weren’t some of the same Americans cheering on those who tore down the statue of Saddam Hussein, or applauding Reagan when he urged Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” It seems they have no objections to destroying monuments to dictatorship as long as it’s some other country’s monuments.
julie.mason1 Premium Member over 6 years ago
The Marines in 2003 showed how Americans are supposed to deal with statues of those who are enemies of the United States. Toppled Saddam’s monument. We need to complete the job on American soil.
awesomesteeler over 6 years ago
Interesting point… You’ll Never be able to remove the Carving in Stone Mountain… the Birthplace of the KKK meetings in Stone Mountain, Ga!
awesomesteeler over 6 years ago
Mike… Not All African Americans/Black people have big lips….Just a Heads Up for You!!!It’s all good though… I’ve been following your caricatures for years. I don’t find you to be a Racist nor bigot. Just a bit of info to impart on you and your caricatures sir.
Daniel Quilp over 6 years ago
I do not wish to, in any way, defend Robert E. Lee or any other Confederate. But for some background information, you all might be interested in reading about Lee’s father, Major-General Henry “Light-horse Harry” Lee. From Wikipedia:
Major-General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III was an early American Patriot and politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee’s service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, “Light-Horse Harry”. Lee was the father of Civil War-era Confederate general Robert E. Lee. More at Wikipedia Born:January 29, 1756, Dumfries, Colony of Virginia, British AmericaDied:March 25, 1818, Cumberland Island, Georgia, U.S.Political party:Federalist
Godfreydaniel over 6 years ago
How do you make a statue of Donald Trump? Take a block of marble and carve away everything that doesn’t look like a traitor!