There is a lot of conflict going on today because of the Civil War monuments. But, it is important for people to understand these statues in a modern context. To bring Confederate monuments into the right context in modern society, putting a sign on them could be a great idea. It could show exactly what […]
Opinion/Letter: A sign of common sense Read Post »
Opponents of the Confederate flag flying along I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia left the public hearing furious after it was called off. Supporters of the flag argue that the flag is on private property and is “protected by free speech and is a symbol of Southern heritage”. However, opponents say that it is not protected
Zoning board refuses to hear Confederate flag argument in Stafford County Read Post »
“All were American soldiers…” We often hear today what the Civil War was all about. Professors and reporters and “very important” folks tell us. And with what conviction they tell us! But I rarely hear from the scholars about why the man in uniform was fighting. Seems the soldier is simply forgotten. I usually write about a person. Sometimes
“All were American Soldiers…” Read Post »
This editorial captures many of the talking points about the removal of Confederate statues in town squares. While glossing over the repressive qualities for why they were raised, he focuses instead on what they mean to him. They represent a defeated south and the loss of 600,000 lives on both sides of the conflict. He
Don’t be quick to destroy history — John Surinak Read Post »
Robert E. Lee deserves a monument. He was actually against slavery during the Civil War, but his unwavering sense of loyalty to his people, “his country”, of Virginia, kept him from siding with the Union. He was actually given command of the Union Army, but gave up his reputation and property to protect those he
St. Clair: Lee deserves a monument Read Post »
A judge ordered Charlottesville city council to remove the tarps currently covering statues of Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Originally they were put up as a way to show solidarity with the loss of life during the “Unite the Rally” in August of 2017. The judge also ruled that the city council cannot remove
Judge: Charlottesville Must Take Shrouds Off Confederate Statues Read Post »
Confederate monuments are being targeted and taken down, because of racial tensions and a misunderstanding of what these monuments really stand for. In fact, these monuments do not have anything to do with slavery at all. The monuments are there for the people that did sacrifice their lives for that war, and to honor them
Confederate monuments honor sacrifice Read Post »
There is some good news for supporters of the Confederate flag because the Stafford Co. zoning board has decided that a huge Confederate flag can stay. There was some effort to make it unlawful to fly it, but that was denied and now the flag remains free. Some people feel that the flag is an
Stafford Co. zoning board: huge Confederate flag can stay Read Post »
There is a lot of debate as to what the Civil War was all about. The main thing that people think of when you talk about the Civil War is slavery. But, there were other things that lead to the conflict and they were economic goals that each side had. There is a lot to
Letter: War was about economics Read Post »
The debate over how to handle Confederate monuments residing on public property has been complex. Because no individual holds a constitutional right to either the presence or absence of a public statue, there isn’t a set way to handle objects such as a large rebel flag in Stafford County, or black tarps covering statues of
Editorial: Another round in the endless fight over the Confederacy Read Post »
