Wiskers Von Pussyboots
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General Lee fought to ensure that 4 million Americans remained in bondageSo as long as you're going to give General Lee the same curtesy I say celebrate all great individuals who rose above adversity in order to acheive something everyone thought was impossible.
Really, is that WHY he fought? He said, "hey, I kinda like this slavery thing. I'll think I'll resign my US Army post and join up with the Confederacy." And I suppose the soldiers that fought under him thought the same? They said, "Hey, I don't own slaves but what the hell, seems like a worthy cause." No buddy, you cant have it both ways. Either respect the great men of history or apply a double standard that cheapens all of history toward politically correct nonsense. Lee was respected by both the north and the south but you can't see the greatness of a man because of a lease of PC skin color. Once you drop the race facade and start understanding history in context a whole new world opens up. History is not a personal experience but an amazing amount of people take it personally.
Totally right...
General Lee was a great man.
and...clear evidence that an amazing amount of people take it personally ... the number of people still flying the confederate flag.
Correct, but I wouldent go as far as dismantling statues as some on the Left suggest.
I agree...rather then dismantling...you teach people to understand it in the context of the times.
If you look at history through a modern lense you aren't learning history.