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Originally Posted by MTK
I never really understood the idea of honoring racist generals who were on the wrong side of history. It's like the ultimate participation trophy.
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Well a lot were to honor the fallen dead of the rebel army, the generals who lead them...other times it was too intimidated black Americans. Were some generals racists? Absolutely, many were across the country...it was different time, different norms and thankfully we moved past that...I think most should come down or be moved to a museum.
Here in Richmond they will be coming down which a lot of people are in favor of which hopefully will bring people together.