"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.
I was not refering to the post where you OBVIOUSLY meant my name. I was refering to a different post.
Today, you will find no more patriotic an area than the South, and probably more American flags per capita than NJ.
Great post.