[Publius6961]

But that was then. This is now. And what’s the point, generations later, of hanging an effigial representation of Sherman on the grounds of the State House when he was simply doing his duty as a soldier, or Lincoln who was trying to preserve the Union we all today embrace?

What's the harm?
There were no people killed.
Cars burned.
Neighborhoods torched.
People threatened.

Specially in today's world, what's the harm?

[Publius6961]

On a related matter however, if there are two "cultures" and two legacies in our country to admire, I continue to embrace the one I've never experienced first hand: the Southern. I hope I can experience it before I die.

[derllak]

"What's the point" is exactly what I was feeling. The civil war is over now and thank God our country has remained intact.
I know that Southerners are proud of their heritage, but so are the Northerners and that's fine. Doing something like this just opens old wounds. I for one am thankful that our country was remained intact after such a tragic event. Let's not make the same stupid mistake all over again. Get over it and thank GOD you live in such a wonderful country!