It’s a bullshit argument.
The South Seceded. It was in revolt. You got your asses kicked. The Union won. You lost. Lee took up arms against the flag he swore before God to defend.
He was a good general. For the enemy of the United States. He lost.
Those are the facts. Honor him if you will.
But do not cloud the facts with your face saving hero worship.
I saw it. It was a good inspiring film. It wasn’t liberal at all. There were two gay guys in it that were the villains who sold Solomon into slavery.
I’m surprised Gladd hasn’t boycotted it for a portrayal of evil homosexuals.