Replies

To forget the likes of Lee and Jackson would be the saddest, and most grievous of actions. Lee was the perfect example of why we remember, why we must continue to remember regardless of the outcome. Our rich heritage is also the reason Southerners are patriots still. In an increasingly liberal, narcissistic USA, Southern men defend, love and answer her call to duty in record numbers.

The call to Duty. In Lee's case Virginia, where his allegiance, loyalty and love was firmly established. Right or wrong, how can you fault the men who fought with such clear and well thought out convictions?

"Duty...is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things... You can not do more-you should never wish to do less."

"I cannot raise my hand against my birthplace, my home, my children." ...R.E. Lee

That my friends is "Heritage".

To reduce that great struggle as a war only about slavery, cheapens and demeans many great men. That is the thing that is truly hateful. It is my Duty...to never forget what that word "Duty" really means, or how best to honor it.

~ "Duty...is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things... You can not do more-you should never wish to do less."

"I cannot raise my hand against my birthplace, my home, my children." ...R.E. Lee

That my friends is "Heritage".

To reduce that great struggle as a war only about slavery, cheapens and demeans many great men. That is the thing that is truly hateful. It is my Duty...to never forget what that word "Duty" really means, or how best to honor it. ~

Very well said!
I was also taught that the Civil War was based on "States Rights". Heritage is very much a part of the reason that some still embrace the flag that their ancestors fought to defend. I have no use for the KKK, Nazi's, or other "hate" groups.
I had an uncle killed on December 7, 1941 aboard the USS Arizona. Do I hate the Japanese? No, in fact I have Japanese children on my sports teams who are terrific kids as well as having respectful parents. The ethnic origins of the individual do not define their outlook and beliefs in life.