Petition Seeks to Remove Denton Confederate Statue

WFAA TV ^ | 4/28/08 | Debbie Denmon

[dixiechick2000]

I’m off to bed for now.

However, I’m loving this new found freedom.

Thanks, Obama and the wrong Rev. Wright.

I’ll be back tomorrow to read the thread, and post accordingly.

Nitey nite, y’all.

[Daaave]

Confederate Monument Denton, Texas: End Racism & Violent Military History In One Click

To all Detonites

A terrorist is defined as a person who uses violence against civilians to gain political ends. Keeping people enslaved is obviously one of the most vile forms of violence. On the Denton, Texas Square is therefore a monument to terrorists. The statue of the confederate solider on the square in Denton, Texas is nothing more than a standing ovation to the use of violence against innocents, and other oppressed minorities for economic and sociopolitical gain.

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[dixiechick2000]

I think I smell a troll.

Quite possibly of the most recent passing of others.

Good to see you, “n00b”.

“Oh, it makes sense little man.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2007743/posts?page=93#93

I’ve seen that kind of talk from one person.

[dixiechick2000]

Omigosh!

Anyone recognize the postings? lol

[Bender2]

Hey, here is simple solution. Just put up a series of statues showing the Rev Wright dancing like the Grambling Band!

[metesky]

You know what’s really funny about this is that they don’t exactly honor the sacrifice of the Union soldiers who freed the slaves now, do they?

Are you just kidding or not paying attention? I don't know about the rest of the country, but here in New England almost every village, town and city has a GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Park or memorial or a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial that stems from the Civil War.

[metesky]

Not one slave was brought to American under the Stars and Bars they all came under the Stars and Stripes.

Actually most were brought here under the Union Jack and only between 1787 and 1808 were any brought under the Stars and Stripes.

[Mila]

I think that this is a foolish and ignorant act on the part of these students. History is what it is. You can't change it, you must live with it. I live in New Orleans. Although we have a majority black population and a black city government, I can't imagine what would happen in such a petition was circulated here. The two monuments shown below are just two of many to be found in the city.

This one is just down the way from my family's tomb in Greenwood Cemetery. It was dedicated in April of 1874 and as well as depicting a statue of a confederate soldier, it features the busts of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Albert Sydney Johnson, and Leonidas Polk.

There is also the 60ft marble column on which stands the figure of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle near downtown New Orleans. It was dedicated in 1890. So far it hasn't been changed to "Spike" Lee Circle. Ha!

[Non-Sequitur]

Something tells me his petition isn’t going to get that far.

[mathluv]

The South did not start slavery, nor did the War Between The States end slavery.

Who sold slaves to whom?

[Non-Sequitur]

Not one slave was brought to American under the Stars and Bars they all came under the Stars and Stripes.

Not entirely true, but the overwhelming majority were brought in prior to the rebellion.

[Mila]

"Oak Alley Plantation is, to me, the most beautiful Plantation House and grounds in the Country."

I agree.

[TexConfederate1861]

There already IS a monument. In Comfort, TX.

“True Der Union” Monument to the Germans who fought the Confederates at the Battle of the Nueces. And lost.

[TexConfederate1861]

Also Cherokee, Wood, Anderson, Grimes, Fannin, and the list goes on..........

[TexConfederate1861]

Also Cherokee, Wood, Anderson, Grimes, Fannin, and the list goes on..........

[Non-Sequitur]

The soldiers face Northeast, the direction the Yankees came from, and might come from again.

In the mean time nobody is looking south, where the current invasion is coming from. Y'all never learn.

[Non-Sequitur]

Who sold slaves to whom?

Who bought them? Without demand there is no reason for supply. Simple economics.

[Rebelbase]

IMO, There couldn’t be a better tribute to the whole slavery/civil rights issue than the existence of two formally separate drinking fountains, open to all for the past 40+ years, flanking a Civil War monument.

[fredhead]

Hey Coby and friends!!

Welcome to the South!

Now take your dingbattin’, interferin’, bleedin’ heart liberal, damnyankee carcass back up north where you belong.

[Rebelbase]

“The philosophy of humans owning other humans lost too”

True, but that doesn’t stop you from carrying around pictures of slave owners in your purse.