The Confederacy has long been a controversial topic in the United States. While the state has long been associated with racism and slavery, many modern southerners view the Confederacy as an important part of southern heritage.
Until recently, relics of the Confederate States of America have been allowed throughout the south for historical purposes, but in today’s politically correct climate, many of those monuments have been forcibly removed.
Last year, statues of Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, were removed from locals parks in Virgina. The contractor who removed the statues found his Lamborghini torched in response.
Now, more statues of the former general are coming down across the state — at huge cost.
Read about the latest Robert E. Lee statue to fall on the next page:
This is totally an outrage! General Lee was respected by both sides and an outstanding American war strategist. I am so disappointed in Virginia….his home state! You of all people should honor this man who fought valiantly for his beliefs. Our beliefs change over time but his were in line with his State at the time. SHAME ON VIRGINIA for throwing away our history for political correctness!!!!!!!
Why are we trying to destroy history?
Bring it to my house front yard
BS he’s part of OUR History
They can put them on my property.Very proud of them
Leave it be!
This is wrong!!!! Our history must be maintained!!!!
Why do we have to destroy the history of this country to please to people whom can’t be pleased ???
No
Leave it alone.