Leftists Purging History or Al Queda in America

[Ravenshire]

I don't even think that is necessary (re-naming). I'm not going to pretend to know, the motivations of those who put up the statues (if it was for white supremacy; I don't think that Lee or Jackson was a very good choice given the history of the matter). However, even if it was was originally racially motivated, I think that with both men, it could be used to focus on the good that they stood for, rather than only fighting for the south (especially Lee and his promotion of unification after the war). Neither seem to be all about (or a symbol) for slavery and oppression from what I have read on them.

On the matter, I'm kind of neutral. These statues didn't bother me a year ago, and they don't bother me today. I think that if the city or location that owns them, wants to take them down, and it is done through proper procedures; I have no problem with that. If it is mobs tearing down or defacing statues because they don't like them; I think that is a different matter all together (more akin to the reference in the OP). I think that a rational case can be made for both sides and the proper people may make their decision from there. However when people won't even listen, or start trying to strong-arm politicians and such by calling anyone who disagrees a racist (unjustly); I do start leaning away from that side and supporting the other rather quickly.

You're probably finding out now that rationality and discussion escapes most of the leftist members here. They're not interested in discussing anything they disagree with beyond throwing their childish temper tantrums and engaging in playground name calling. They're stupid ass morons. Most of which who are probably sheltered lazy ass kids who would rather play computer games all day rather than getting out working at an actual job. I doubt very much that most these puss ass little fucks would be as bold in person as they are hiding behind the security of their computer screens. So why be polite with them and expect to have any kind of decent conversation with sheltered Mama's boys?

Hypocrisy much?