To Be Or Not To Be...

8/24/2017

Instructions: Since different cultures have different moral codes, there is no objective "truth" in morality. Right and wrong are only matters of opinion and opinions vary from culture to culture. To that end, defend or challenge whether the confederate statues should be removed.
INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: Fri., Aug. 25, 2017 11:59 p.m. CST

J.Carire

8/24/2017 08:27:38 pm

I think the statues should be removed because the statues are the statues of people whom where responsible for the oppression and abuse of colored people.

A Chicas 7th

8/25/2017 05:22:53 pm

I agree with you. They wanted slavery.

B. Criss

8/25/2017 08:45:37 pm

But that is not what they originally wanted the confederate to stand for it meant much more to them in that era.

D. Hearne-1st

8/25/2017 10:45:38 pm

Okay, lets say the statues are taken down. There still other symbols like the multitude of Aryan Brotherhood symbols. Those symbols represent the same group of people that the statues represent. How would we get rid of those?

kalebwashington link

8/28/2017 06:21:28 pm

i highly go along with what your say even if you take down one part of a all around issue people still try and find ways around that to make it seem like they were not effect at all i say we should deposes of it all in general

N.Brown

8/28/2017 03:27:35 pm

The Statues should not be removed because that's history . The Statues mean something different to everyone . Each Statue that is seen gives off history about wars and about what that person has done . Yes some Statues shouldn't be up because of how that person affected colored people but seeing it in other races it means history to them. That's like being selfish to others when we all share history as one whole . The Statues shouldn't be removed because there pieces of history just like everything else is.

Druffin

8/30/2017 06:31:22 am

I belive that the statues should stay up because it's so much history behind them.

A.Geter 7th

8/28/2017 04:16:21 pm

I think they should take down the statue because its a hate symbol and it is wrong to the African American people who went thru those times

A. Fobbs 7th

8/28/2017 09:32:10 pm

History is in the past, not the present. Yes what they did was wrong and horrible to the slaves. But most of the confederate wars and statues weren't all about slaves or colored people. But history has to be remember in order for bad history not to continue. Maybe the people should understand the history instead of assuming something of having a racist meaning.

J. Jackson 7th.

8/28/2017 10:04:04 pm

I have to disagree with adrian, because what they have done is the past and it matters not if was wrong or not the fact is it is over. Having that being said, taking away something they value and has nothing to do with slavery would be selfish and just satisfying self desires.

Tyson Thornton 7th link

8/28/2017 05:19:51 pm

I agree and disagree I agree with you on it shows the people who inslaved colered people but at the same time I feel that they should be moved more then taken. Done that are a part of are hestory after all

J.Jackson 7th

8/29/2017 08:49:47 pm

Ok, so say for instance the statues are removed. What will it change? It will change nothing the past is passed so therefore removing the statues will do nothing I'm African american as well, but removing the statue won't really do anything. Here and now is just how our society is.

J.Carire P-6

8/24/2017 08:49:52 pm

I think the statues should be removed because the statues are the statues of people whom where responsible for the oppression and abuse of colored people.

J. Maple 1st

8/25/2017 06:22:37 pm

What about our history? If the Germans erased something as big as the Holocaust from their history, it would be bound to repeat itself. We as a nation need to remember our past, for all of the good and bad.

J.Solomon 1st

8/25/2017 10:08:32 pm

I strongly agree with your point and admire your comparison to the holocaust. Just because we don't like the way things played out doesn't mean we can just erased them from history.

Jomar Carire P-6

8/28/2017 01:52:50 pm

I agree with you j.maple but they still remind people of color of what happened and makes them angry and make them want them removed anyway.

Joshua fluette link

8/28/2017 07:54:45 pm

I feel like they should take the statue down

B. Moreno-6th

8/28/2017 11:47:51 pm

I would have to agree with you . We should be able to remember our past & not look back . Just like we're remembering the monuments of Jefferson & Washington & so on .. we should be able to remember everything else .

J.Bonilla - 4th

8/25/2017 11:51:18 pm

History already happened, there is nothing that can be done to change it. People need to become alert of what happened in order for history not to repeat itself. Yes it is a tragic time in history but it happened. The statues are a reminder that life must go on, you need to be strong and not let that phase you.

A Chicas 7th

8/28/2017 10:49:29 pm

I wouldn't disagree with you. Most of the statues are of leaders of confederate army. These people didn't only support slavery. But they, caused the death of over 600 thousand people. They mark a period in the history of this country.

Druffin

8/30/2017 06:33:18 am

I disagree because history is teaching us a lot of things today and without them we wouldn't know nothing.

J. Jackson 7th

8/30/2017 08:03:59 pm

Ok, but it's not what it teaching us its the fact that it is a part of historical artifacts just like others, there are plenty of historical artifacts and statues that people aren't urging to be taken down we don't learn about them but they get to stay up... Why is that?

T.Dawson - 4th

8/24/2017 10:10:11 pm

The confederate statues should not be removed. A large portion of the statues represent the oppression of POC, but that isn't a valid reason as to why they should be removed. The statues should remain where they are to teach our future generations. History repeats itself. If Americans were to remove all confederate statues, we would be erasing an important part of our history. The statues remaining where they are will teach future generations of this country's blemishes. Facing history head on would be the best solution. Hiding the past will only result in disaster.

T. Dawson-4th

8/25/2017 11:16:47 am

I have to agree with you. The statues are not there to oppress POC, it is there to remind this country of its past mistakes. The only way a statue can oppress an individual is if the individual allows an inanimate object dictate his/her feelings. Therefore, the removal of statues is not necessary, educating this country is.

S.Moncivais 4th

8/25/2017 10:44:43 am

The confederate statues should not be removed. The people should know that all those statues are there for a reason, to show people what happened in history. The way people were treated in the past is shown through these statues, although this was wrong,people should not take away this part of history. people nowadays might know why the statues are there, but what about future generations? They wont be able to understand what history was. In fact, this oppression could come back, because those generations won't be able to know that this happened already before.

R. Garcia- 1st

8/25/2017 11:22:01 pm

I understand your point, however, the history behind the statues will still be preserved if they were removed. Government officials ordered for the statues to be removed not destroyed, this means the statues can be relocated to perhaps museums, thus preserving the history of the statues.

D. Moseley-4th/5th

8/25/2017 11:03:33 am

I challenge that the statues should be removed. Statue are created to show reverence to whom ever did something significant whether bad or good. It is a historic symbol and that should not be erased because of today's misguided society. The statues back then had a whole different meaning. It wasn't about racism it was about freedom. The statues were a representation of a new start for the ones in the era.

S.moncivais

8/25/2017 05:31:27 pm

I have to agree with you Ms.Moseley because removing will be erasing what our history was. If society is misguided they should be looking for other ways to show why the statues are bad and teach people how we can learn from it, to be able to be better and not make the same mistakes like the past.

B.Brundidge--6th

8/25/2017 03:30:29 pm

I think the status should not be removed because the status represents the people and who all helped us....... I think

d. Rodriguez 7th

8/25/2017 06:33:53 pm

I disagree with you because the people from the status did not help us , they were the ones responsible for the abuse of colored people.

N.Brown--1st

8/28/2017 03:37:49 pm

I agree with you to a certain extent , yes we should keep the Statues but not all statues were people that helped us some where people that hurt us but the Statues are history

A Chicas 7th

8/25/2017 05:22:01 pm

I believe that the statues should be removed.There are many reasons why. One reason is because the statues are leaders of the confederate military. Second, the confederates wanted slavery.They were the main reason many people died in the civil war.

J.Maple 1st

8/25/2017 06:18:49 pm

The confederate statues shouldn't be removed. Even though they were built during a time of colored oppression and can be seen as offensive to some, they remind us of our important history, where our nation had turned on itself. Though the statues may symbolize oppression and a time of war between the US, they are there to remind us of what has happened and how the situation was handled. Based on our morals and values as a whole, the statues represent something that shouldn't be practiced in our society. However, we should never try to forget the past, but learn and move on from it.

C. Villanueva 1st

8/25/2017 10:56:09 pm

I agree, if we forget who we are today and why we are this way then sooner or later someone will make history repeat itself. People can look into the person in the statue and see who he was. The hatred or dislike of our history will keep us from quitting since people were treated horribly for us to have the freedom we have today

d. rodriguez link

8/25/2017 06:26:11 pm

In my opinion , I think that there would be no difference if the statues were actually up. many say that the statues should stay up so the history behind them wouldnt repeat but theres also other references to let you know and remind you of what happened in the past. The statues aren't the only things that will remind us of our history behind the abuse of colored people. so if the statues are
so offensive to other people we might as well take them down, the statues are only one of the reminders of the past.

d. Rodriguez 7th

8/25/2017 06:31:04 pm

forgot to put my class period ^^

D.Hearne

8/25/2017 10:37:40 pm

Taking down the statues would more than likely make a difference. Look at the Charlottesville riot. The statue wasn't even taken down yet and it already cause problems.

alasaya rodriguez 6th

8/28/2017 05:24:51 pm

I agree with you because the statues will remind us of the past which could led to people protesting for the removal which could lead to violence.

Cameron W 6

8/28/2017 06:02:18 pm

I agree with you. You have a very valid opinion on this matter, but I believe some African American may get mad at The a fact they are getting rid of the statues, it’s sorta like getting rid of one of the many memories of their horrible past.

Cameron W 6

8/28/2017 06:03:28 pm

^ I messed up grammar wise

E. Hernandez 6th

8/25/2017 06:36:36 pm

I think that the statues shouldn't be removed. They are a big part of our nation's history. Whether the intent was negative or positive, history is history. It's important for the next generations to know what happened in the past that impacted the US. It's important for them to know, so it won't happen again and tear the nation apart once more.

B. Haynes 1st

8/25/2017 09:18:06 pm

Although it is important to know, it is not in America’s best interest to validate it, which is what sometimes is done. History is history, of course, and it’s something that can’t be changed, but should these statues of Confederates be revered? Why build on an already divided nation? At some point we have to learn to grow from it.

R.young 7th

8/28/2017 05:03:42 pm

I agree , they shouldnt take down the statue it shows an example of our history and it also shows what colored people have been through , through out the years .

J. Ocampo 6th link

8/25/2017 08:35:52 pm

The confederates wanted slavery the statues should have been removed because the statues are leaders of the confederate military's alot of people died on civik war because slavery.

Sade

8/28/2017 01:46:29 pm

I disagree because no matter what there where still going to always be someone wondering about why there are colored and white people

B. Criss 4/5th

8/25/2017 08:39:32 pm

I challenge the removal of thr statues because when they were built they were used as symbols of racism and discrimination to another race. They were used as a way to identigy as a new country hence the name Confederate. Plus it would be taking down history that would be forgotten about. As a country we do not face history so we can make sure it does not happen anymore. So no let them be but teach so we know what happened and ensure that it will not happen again

B. Haynes 1st

8/25/2017 09:05:06 pm

The confederate statues should be removed because they are a symbol of white supremacy. These statues enable white supremacists to feel validated in terms of their upbringing and family core values. With the presence of these statues it invalidates how the older African American generation feels about their past and present oppression. It can also negatively affect how the younger African American generation feels as well. Taking the statues down won’t change how white supremacists feel about their beliefs, but it will make black people feel like we matter too, and that can be the start of a change, considering things haven’t been.

I. Chancellor 1st period

8/25/2017 11:26:22 pm

Regardless of white supremacy, the confederate statues need to be there, to show the dark history of America and that, white supremacy lost in the Civil War. Besides, the highest boost of white supremacy, was after the Confederates lost the Civil War, which a notorious group that started in Tennessee and later spreaded through the south, was called the Ku Klux Klan( aka the KKK). However, the south went silent, after the lost to America, except the white supremacy group, known as the KKK. Plus, the white supremacists recently started using the Confederate flags as their flag of terror.With all honesty, without the statues there, future black generations are not going to know the history of how, the past African Americans were oppressed and had to endure hatred and evilness. As a result, of the statues not being there, the future generations are not going to know about this history and may ended up falling in the same situation, as their ancestors once did. In contrast, the younger generations does not have to look for validation and if they matter by someone else or by statues coming down because that comes within you and you have to make that decision, that you are important and if you think you matter. By the same token, white supremacist are not going to change, so are you going to want them, to destroy every symbol they think matches their beliefs and colors.Lastly, it is only about the history and the future generations,not going through what their ancestors did.

T.Shelton first period

8/29/2017 08:47:21 pm

I completely agree with this . The longer the statues are up the the more things won't get changed. With them up African Americans feel unsafe in certain areas because they're honoring something or someone evil .

R. Garcia-1st

8/25/2017 09:26:44 pm

Statues are made and put into place to honor and remind us of either events or people in history. One prime example is the statue of liberty not only does it reminds us of our history but it is also a symbol for what the united states stands for. The issue with the confederate statues is that they’re linked to white supremacy. So, when these statues are placed in front of places such as town halls, public parks, and court houses they’re portrayed to be symbols for what the state and/or the city stands for. For this reason, I believe that the statues should be removed. Removing the statues does not mean removing them from existence as this would be ignoring or neglecting an important piece of history. On the contrary, they should be moved to a museum where they can serve as another piece in our history.

D. Tonche 1st period

8/28/2017 07:04:11 pm

I found your perspective on the matter helpful to me when formulating my own position, I also found it to being clear and concise.

I. Chancellor 1st period

8/25/2017 09:52:07 pm

A quote by George Santayan,"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Which means,I challenge the idea of confederate statues being removed from cities. With all honesty, even though confederate statues have such of a bad past, it still reminds us, as Americans,of the pain we endure and how we made it through. If we take down all the confederate statues down, people and kids in 3330,will not know the dark history of America, due to no representation of the history and probably end up repeating that hate for the country and people. However, I do understand some people might think, having statues with that history in America is wrong because some people compare it to, Jews going to schools and going through Germany cities and seeing Nazis statues there.In conclusion, I think the statues should stay up, to serve as a remind of our dark past, so we don't mimic the past.

J.Solomon 1st

8/25/2017 10:06:48 pm

The Confederate statues are a part of US history and taking them away with only repeat a cycle of rewriting history. This constant loop of hidden events chairs at the very fabric of US civilization. Under no circumstances should significant attributes of history be wiped away for the sake of sparing ones feelings. While the confederacy did not originate as a hateful union, what happened in the past cannot be changed but that does not mean we cannot learn from the mistakes of our ancestors. Pieces of history such as the statues should be kept as a reminder of the things we aim to overcome.

D. Hearne

8/25/2017 10:30:18 pm

The confederate statues should not be taken down. They are apart of our history and we should constantly be reminded of it. Those statues give recognition to the hardship that our ancestors went through. Even thought these statues are of those who persecuted African-Americans, the past is the past. Taking down these statues might cause more harm than leaving them up. Take Charlottesville for example. The Robert E. Lee stature was to be removed and from that there was an attack on a peaceful protest. Yes taking the statues down could be "one step closer to change" but how many steps do we have to take to make a permanent change?

D.Hearne- 1st

8/25/2017 10:32:39 pm

H. Aleman

8/28/2017 08:11:16 am

I agree because our history isn't something that should be forgotten.

C. Villanueva 1st

8/25/2017 10:52:24 pm

I don't think the statue should be removed. Maybe the person the statue is representing is bad in our eyes but it meant more back then. We can't forget where we came from and why we are the people we are today. If it was to be taken down, college students won't be able to look at it and think "Because of things like this, I have to keep going. I can't give up because my ancestors fought for me to be as big as I could make it"

K. Brown 1st hour

8/28/2017 03:42:59 pm

I agree that these statues should remain, and even though many have said "just because the statues are gone things won't change" you have to realize that these statues help us keep a terrible time in her minds. So it constantly gives our break subtle instincts and kicks to make sure it doesn't happen anymore. To comprehend and understand so this history won't repeat.

I.Johnson 7th

8/28/2017 04:14:28 pm

agree because history should never repeat

J.Bonilla - 4th Period

8/25/2017 11:43:43 pm

The confederate statues should not be removed. A series of events happened while the country itself was growing, to become what it is now. The statues are a reminder of what happened decades ago, and that cannot be changed. Removing the statues is like removing part of history. As time goes on, it will be taught less and less, until it isn't making people ignorant to that topic. "History repeats itself", in order to stop repeating it people should become aware of what happened, or what lead to it.

Tyson Thornton link

8/27/2017 08:23:13 pm

though there are meany ways of thinking people should be more open and think about what there doing and try to compromise

H. Aleman

8/28/2017 08:10:15 am

Although I understand why these statues harm the cultural well-being of many people, I don't think they should be removed. If you remove these staues, you'd be removing a part of our history. No one can change the past, but the more you know about it, the better you can learn to change the future. Whether these statues are good or bad in people's eyes, they're a part of our history that we cannot erase. We can't erase the existence of slavery, we can't erase the genocides that make up or past. So with that being said, these statues should not be erased either.

k.washington 6th

8/28/2017 09:01:05 am

i believe that the flag should be taken down because 20% of these people who own this flag mostly have hate to other racies or people who think different from them the 20% of people who own the flag probably think it self-respect of there self but it really stands for supporting of slaver and some black take affiance to that and most African amarecans believe it should be taken down and be deposed of

K. Brown 1st hour

8/28/2017 03:39:13 pm

If you look throughout history you'll see that symbols that commonly used to stand for a different purpose, have been grouped into something that deals with hatred. That here is the case for these confederate statues... the confederate name has been grouped roughly with white supremacy and racism. While these statues, whether we fill it true or not, are apart of American and southern history. The history may not have the purest record but that's what they've been created and bred from. The negative titles and names just came majorly from groups that adopted them. These groups then mixed the meanings up to fit their devious purposes. That can happen to any thing we've come to know, so should we take down all those things just because of the unofficial titles they're given by people... what would be the difference?

Maira Olvera

8/28/2017 04:11:30 pm

I disagree because, slavery will never end and they should remove all the statues because they will always want slavery....... But really i disagree

I.Johnson 7th

8/28/2017 04:13:02 pm

I say that the statues should be removed, because that statues will bring back so much memories for all the colored people. But at the same times so should we take down all those things just because of the unofficial titles they're given by people... what would be the difference?

R.Young 7th

8/28/2017 04:54:53 pm

I think that they should keep the statues , its important because it shows what colored people have been through for years for our freedom to this day and its showing a great example of our history

Z. James 1st

8/28/2017 06:01:20 pm

The statue(s) does explain what African- Americans have been through. They just are a reminder of what contributions they made to our struggle.

J.Andrews link

8/28/2017 06:05:23 pm

I agree with u because Abraham Lincoln has a statue and and he said there should be freedom for the people that's colored

Tyson Thornton 7th link

8/28/2017 05:12:29 pm

Feel that we should try to come to a compromise one we're blacks don't feel intimated or threatened and we're whits don't feel like there culture is taken away from them

Alasaya Rodriguez 6th

8/28/2017 05:15:32 pm

I believe that the statues should be taken down because it links to our hurtful and hatred past. With everything thats taking place in our current society I feel that it being placed there proudly is showing a sign of weakness to the people of color and somewhat remind them that hatred and racism still takes place till this day. Our country shouldn't be a place where race is being judged to the point to where it becomes violence. The world should become a more humble place. Its not gonna get any better if we don't make changes and stop letting history repeat itself.

Cameron Witcher 6th period

8/28/2017 05:58:46 pm

I believe there are some correct points in your opinion, but there are also things I disagree on. I believe racism has definitely decreased, but is still existing. Although, this topic is a very discussed matter and it could lead to violence, I do think racism is not as strong as it was before.

Cameron.W 6th

8/28/2017 05:51:22 pm

I don’t think that confederate statues should be removed because it’s shows the history of United States Of America. It’s also shows that racism is not as strong as it was in the past. I think it shows people that society can change for the better and realize the wrong in their life style. Removing the statues is not horrible or intense enough to start a disagreement on, but definitely needs time to decide on a decision. Therefore, I believe the confederate should not be removed because they do have a purpose.

Z. James 1st

8/28/2017 05:57:50 pm

I believe that the statues should be removed because it symbolizes a era that tore our country apart. I understand that the statues are a piece of history, however who said that we needed a representative from that era? Who said that we needed to look to a statue for remembrance when instead we could open up a book or just search the internet? The average American would not look at a statue to remember an event that occurred they were born. What they'll remember is what they learned in their U.S. History class, when they were in 'grade school'. The question asked is how does a visual of a individual make you have memories of an event that you were not even there for? I am highly here for the removal of the statues.

J.Andrews link

8/28/2017 06:03:08 pm

My opinion , I think that confederate statues should stay because I feel like we should need to know why they why they came , where they came from, and what was they purpose . Also people should kw there history because people will need history in the future

D. Boyd 7th

8/28/2017 06:08:04 pm

The statues shouldn't be removed because that's our history. Some people take the statues as a symbol for their history and if you take them down your taking that away. Taking them down hurts people more than it helps them, plus taking them down isn't going to change anything you can't change the past, but the more you understand the past the more you can learn from it and change the future. Also I get that some people want the statues to be taking down because of how that person affected color people but at the same time that statue was built for that reason to remind color people what they went through and remind of how they don't want that again.

j.jackson 6th link

8/28/2017 07:33:44 pm

i agree because everyone should know what happened in history and the moral codes

D. Tonche

8/28/2017 06:56:48 pm

After carefully reviewing current events and the responses posted, I speculate that the confederate statues should be taken down but not completely destroyed. To support this rationale I must first provide my perspective in the matter, I inquire the fact on why were the statues where put up in the first place? The Confederates did not win the Civil War consequently their should be no trace of their leaders in public places. To reference to R. Garcia's post "... when these statues are placed in front of places such as town halls, public parks, and court houses they're portrayed to be symbols for what the state and/or the city stand for." In other words this statues are a reflection on who we are as a society, why are we commemorating the defeated side of the Civil War. Because my classmates made a valuable point on why the statues should remain up, I don't think we should destroy the statues because we would be deleting pivotal historical information that could greatly influence the actions of future generations. I think the statues should be recollected and showcased in museums, so we wouldn't be deleting history we would be preserving it instead.

D. Tonche 1st period

8/28/2017 06:59:54 pm

^^^

j.jackson 6th link

8/28/2017 07:30:10 pm

my opinion is that it shouldnt be removed because people should know the history and why it happened and aince they are different cultures and moral codes, and people should know about w
each one of them.

Imani Florence

8/28/2017 08:13:41 pm

Confederate statues should not be removed because it is apart of American history. I understand many African Americans are outraged by the statue, but you can't just take down history because you do not agree with it. If the sides were switched, African Americans would be appalled if white supremacist tried to take down statues of black leaders. In addition this allows people to rewrite history, which is something we that should not be done.

B. Moreno-6th

8/28/2017 11:44:59 pm

I believe that the confederate statues shouldn't be removed . If you think that we should take down the confederate statutes, then your also saying to take down the monuments of Jefferson, Washington , & any of the 41 signers of The Declaration Of Independence that were slave owners . It's like erasing history , if we do that . You Can't Erase history even if we tried. This is why I think they shouldn't remove the confederate statues .

D. Carter 1st period

8/29/2017 09:23:40 pm

My point exactly,history is history you cant just dismiss it because of your personal feelings.

W.Crawford IIII

8/29/2017 10:15:10 pm

I agree with what you are saying. If one statue is took down you have to remove the other hundreds of statues. History can and will not be erased!

Jameela barber

8/29/2017 01:56:18 pm

I think the statue should taken dow.The reading is because it's a negative feeling to African American.

T.Shelton first period

8/29/2017 08:40:17 pm

I feel like the statues should be removed . Yes they're apart of history but, a bad part of history . For those that say we will be erasing history , how ? They ( the confederates & the statutes themselves) will still be talked about in classes around the globe . Also Robert E. Lee himself even said he didn't want him or the confederates celebrated since they lost . Another reason the statues should be taken down is because it's linked to a very dark time in America . Most of the time where the statues are placed happen to be public like a park or sometimes federal like in front of a courthouse. Why would you want to keep such a hurtful and disgusting thing around ? I stand behind taking the statues down completely. Goodbye & good riddance , you will not be missed

Summer johnson

8/29/2017 09:08:47 pm

The confederate statues should not be removed because they are apart of our American History. Even though many African Americans say that it is negative to our history it still holds a piece of value.

Summer johnson

8/29/2017 09:21:22 pm

Taking down the statues is like erasing history that we know was there. Also taking it down doesn't change the past at all it is still there. If anything we should learn from the statues and move on.

D. Carter 1st period

8/29/2017 09:21:54 pm

I feel as if the statue should not be removed. That statue is apart of history, no matter what it stands for. All history is important and just because you don't feel like its it should be shown others may have a different opinion. Another reason i think the statue should not be taken down is because it can inform people that don't know about what the confederate party was about. Statues do more than just take up space, they give people a glimpse of the past. You cant just take down a piece of history because you disagree with it.

W.Crawford III

8/29/2017 10:11:14 pm

The statue should not be removed because taking them away is not going to erase the 465years. Also, the statues remind you of the hard enduring our ancestors went through and lets our generation know this can and will not happen again. It is pointless to take the statues down. They have meaning and purpose. It is all how you interpret or depict the statues.

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