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I've been hearing more about this confederate monument in Virginia and claims that taking it down will remove part of history. I disagree. Taking down some statue is not going to remove anything.
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Livingwell · 61-69, M
LeopoldBloom · M
@Livingwell It's not your history. The statue wasn't put up after the Civil War as a monument to Lee - no major battle was fought at Charlottesville and Lee didn't even have a particular connection to the area. The statue was put up in the 1920s by racists who wanted to antagonize the majority black population. It's a monument to Jim Crow. That's not a part of history that we should remember.
If the put a plaque on the base saying that the statue was erected by racist apologists for slavery who were upset at the thought of black people being treated like human beings, that's different. Or maybe cover Lee's face with a giant turd.
If the put a plaque on the base saying that the statue was erected by racist apologists for slavery who were upset at the thought of black people being treated like human beings, that's different. Or maybe cover Lee's face with a giant turd.
Livingwell · 61-69, M
@LeopoldBloom It is OUR history. No American can deny it. Hiding it, removing it from books doesn't make it any less true. Just ask Germany. Embracing it, calling it for what it is, and not forgetting is the only way to possibly not repeat it. Andvyour idea is excellent. A plaque explaining the original intent and why it counters with American values today is the way to go.
LeopoldBloom · M
@Livingwell Then call it for what it is - Jim Crow racism. We're not going to let you get away with calling it a monument to freedom or a celebration of the contribution of white people to this country. Tell the truth or we will resist you and your attempt to rewrite history.