Shame on you. You questioned the patriotism of an entire State.
And for the record, my being from NJ has nothing to do with anything. I only added "NJ" to my name because "Neocon" was taken. I live in NJ which is a state of many wonderful attributes, but many not-so-wonderful ones as well (just like everywhere else). I do not identify with NJ first. I am an American first. I lived in Dixie for 8 years. Stop obsessing about where I live. It is irrelevant.
Moving on, are you saying then that you see the preservation of the Union as a good thing? That you are glad the Confederacy was defeated?
Having lived in NJ myself, I'm curious what these wonderful attributes are.
"Shame on you. You questioned the patriotism of an entire State."
You really are a bit thick headed. I did no such thing. "Jersey" was a reference to your name, and I did not question your patriotism.
"Moving on, are you saying then that you see the preservation of the Union as a good thing? That you are glad the Confederacy was defeated?"
Preservation of the Union is a good thing, but at the cost of the concept of a limited government....a bad thing.
I am not glad or sad about the demise of the confederacy any more than I am glad or sad that I have two hands and two feet. It is fact and part of who we are as Americans.
I am glad to be an American, as are all of those who admire and respect Gen. Lee.
I will not repudiate the cause of states rights for which the confederacy fought (see 10th amendment), nor will I pine for it's return.
I will honor the veterans.....the Americans that fought on both sides. I will continue to admire R.E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson, not just because of their ties to my home town and alma mater, but because they are truly great generals and Americans who fought with honor.