Many Confederate monuments are being messed with even though they are part of history. People want to pretend the Civil War didn’t happen instead of just taking it in the context of the times. Unfortunately moving these can get pretty pricey. Some cities can’t afford it. They have budgets they have to think of. Bid to […]
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This interesting bill is going to defend Confederate monuments and symbols. People often want these removed from public view. They want to pretend slavery and the Civil War ever happened but that’s a bad idea because history which is ignored is destined to be repeated at least to some small extend. Key Takeaways:An East Texas lawmaker
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Confederate symbols are under attack all the time now. The flags and other symbols are always being spurned and removed from public places. This has happened yet again with a cannon at a middle school. This is because these symbols remind people of slavery and they want to erase the past even though it is
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Some people may wonder if the Confederate Flag should be banned from national cemeteries. The people who fought for the Confederacy fought for America and the flag does not mean that their cause is supported, but it does mean that they are remembered for the heart they gave. It should not be banned. Should the Confederate
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There are many different opinions on Confederate symbols. It is strange that there are so many important issues going on other than statues, yet people care about inanimate objects more than anything else. Some people think that removing the Confederate statue equates to denouncing racism. But, it is probably more a denouncement of statues. Opinion/Letter: Try
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The presentation flag of Confederate Brigadier General Lloyd Tilghman is a very interesting piece of art. It is s symbol of the Confederacy, which was one half of the groups that fought in the Civil War of America, There has been a lot of negative ideas about the Confederate flag recently and a lot of
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Cannonballs were found at a construction site in Lawrenceville and a bomb squad was called because of the finding. This was unusual and it could also be potentially dangerous for people. It was located in an area that was used as a manufacturing plant during the war.The police were called out as a precaution. Cannonballs Found
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The court will not revive the suit over the Confederate themed state flag. A recent attempt by an African American to change the Mississippi state flag was shot down and now he says he is taking his case to the Supreme Court. There is a lot of hatred geared towards the symbol because people interpret
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The Pride and Confederate flags flown in a Maine high school have caused quite a stir. Officials have said that they can use this controversy as a learning tool for free speech. One school tried to raise a rainbow flag and then it got way too much attention so they took it down. This issue
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The blog entry speaks to the effectiveness of talking about issues rather than forcing issues through the court system to get the result you desire. This article talked about the most effective way a school used to get confederate flags taken down, which was thru education, rather than by using a “rule”. Thoughtful leadership on EHS
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