I think if we take down these monuments the next generation could forget what made this country how it is today.
I think if we take down these monuments the next generation could forget what made this country how it is today.
The carving represents the courage of three confederate leaders who defended what they believed to the best interest of the United States of America. Regardless of the reason they fought, and the way it is viewed in today’s politics, the confederate army served for the southern states. Such a vital part of American history cannot be turned into a measly controversial topic for politicians much less demolished and…
For those whose ancestors have suffered before the Civil War occurred, as well as for those who ancestors who have made others suffer, keeping those statues of Confederate soldiers out for others to see is a reminder of a painful past that brings up…
In Robert Kuttner's article, "Goodbye, Columbus", he constructs a clear point about why tearing down statues of our founding fathers, those who laid a foundation for this country, would make no substantial impact on the healing of our nation. Yes, they did partake in the institution of slavery as made clear through history and the Constitution itself, but what they stand for is far more prideful and celebratory then the Confederate leaders Bannon and other right-winged conservatives are praising. Change can always be made, but tearing down statues that hold a significant place in this country will do nothing more than to make Bannon and his followers right. In contrast to Kuttner's writing, Dennis Prager wrote an extremely opinionated and…
Dispelling the myths about the confederate flag "The Confederate Battle Flag today finds itself in the center of much controversy and hoopla going on in several states". ( http://www.rulen.com/myths/ ) The confederate flag has many myths surrounding it. One of the myths is that the confederate flag is racist. Many people don't agree with that statement.…
Ultimately, after the end of the civil war the confederate flag was given a negative connotation and associated with slavery. This is due to this reason that I believe that it should be taken down. The first reason, why I believe it should be taken down is because the confederate flag it sends a message of hate. In documents 1 and 2 governor of South Carolina, Nikki haley, says that she will not tolerate any of the hate being brought upon by the confederate flag. This shows that the government desires the eviction of the flag and it is no secret that it is rather bothersome to state official in the first place.…
If we think what is more important “preserving history” or “avoiding a child a heartache every time they see those statues.” History is not going anywhere, it can't be changed and it can't be erased we will always know what happened, now if we think about it: in our life when something bad happens we try to not bring it up as much or we try to minimize the focus on it; could we do the same thing for these statues? We could take them down and not focus on them but the history will still be known because it was something that shaped our country. Landrieu want to show the world that as a city they can choose to do the right thing on what was wrong. He believes that “putting the confederacy on a pedestal in our most prominent places of how honor is an inaccurate recitation of our full past, it is an affront to our present and it is a bad prescription of our future.”…
Should cities be allowed to take down Confederate monuments? Type your argument below. Cities should be allowed to take down Confederate monuments. Leaving up Confederate monuments can upset citizens who have to see them. In the article “PRO/CON: Should cities be allowed to take down Confederate monuments?”…
John Daniel Davidson, the author of “Why We Should Keep The Confederate Monuments Right Were They Are”, provides several arguments against the removal of the statues. One of his reasons to preserve the monuments is in the interest of honoring those who fought for their statehood and passed away. Davidson’s argument revolves around the grieving process for descending family members, and the necessary remembrance for generations to come. Davidson writes that necessity for these statues arose decades later, once many of the remaining veterans died.…
Even though the Confederate flag represents a time of succession, the flag still has other representations; therefore, we shouldn’t ban/nor take down the flag because it is a battle flag but there are still some people who believe it is racist/hateful. First off, there were many official flags, but the Confederate battle flag was never one of them. There was the Stars and Bars flag. Another official flag was the Stainless Banner flag. Additionally, for the…
We do not realize that African Americans are not slaves anymore. Everyone is equal we all have rights of the law and should be treated fairly. As another writer explains: One cannot erase history to suit one's own biases. The Confederate flag may be a symbol of oppression to some, but it is still a part of history. Does the politically correct crowd really think that by removing the flag, history will somehow right itself, and slavery will no longer be a part of America's past?…
To look at the Confederate flag as a battle flag we need to look at the history of the Civil…
What does the Confederate flag represent? From this simple question, many different answers are generated. Most notably the answers that are given are "slavery" and "racism". This is not the case for everyone. Being raised in North Carolina, I often see the Confederate flag.…
Many Americans still view the Civil War as important to modern America. According to Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Archives, “56% [of Americas] said that the Civil War was still relevant to American politics and public life today” (Weldon). The historical Confederate monuments hold a piece a large piece of American history: the discourse that almost split the young country. By the public recognizing the statues and being reminded of this war constantly, it brings relevance to America’s own knowledge of the past and wariness of future civil unrest.…
How would you feel if everywhere you went, there was something offensive waving right in front of you? All around the South, there are Confederate flags and other Confederate figures everywhere. The Confederate flag is a sign of hate and should not be allowed in public. For most African Americans, it’s a reminder of a horrible past, it supports slavery and groups against African Americans, and the South’s history will not be forgotten without the flag.…
The Confederate flag is a symbol that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Some people are disgusted by the flag and claim that it represents hate and racism. These people feel like it should not be flown in public places and should only be displayed in historical museums, away from the public eye. Other people, though, look upon the Confederate flag and see a sense of pride and heritage, and strongly disagree with the accusations that accompany flying this particular symbol. Although the confederate flag is the subject of much controversy, it and symbols representing the Southern States should not be removed from the public eye because remembering the flag helps us to remember the sacrifices that our ancestors made, encompassing the views of an entire race or region based on the actions of a minority of the population only leads to stereotypes and misinterpretation, and reconciling between the different…