Posted on 04/30/2008 9:12:42 PM PDT by BnBlFlag
Petition Seeks to Remove Denton Confederate Statue(Denton County, Texas)DENTON - While to some the statue of a Confederate soldier that stands before the Denton County Courthouse represents a piece of history, others say they believe it just represents hypocrisy. That stand has incited two University of North Texas students to start a petition for the removal of the historical landmark, a statue of a Confederate soldier holding his gun to represent the South in the Civil War. "It's really very frustrating that so many people would look at this and clap," said Aron Duhon, one of the students behind the petition. Duhon said the statue, with its two separate fountains, is a standing ovation to racism. The two fountains were originally made separate for whites and blacks. "A confederate soldier who took up arms in defense of a regime based on slavery is the farthest thing from a hero possible," Duhon said. The word "HERO" was etched in the memorial nearly 90 years ago. "We live in a diverse population," said Jason V. Waite, another student behind the petition. "We have the University of North Texas here. We have lots of foreign students, lots of commuters and this only puts a damper on entrepreneurial interests in Denton." Denton County Judge Mary Horn said the students' petition is the third time the confederate statue issue has caught the attention of the commissioners court. "We did take it up with the Texas Historical Commission and their feeling is it is part of history and it does need to stay," Horn said. There are those who agree. "When I see a Confederate soldier memorial, I got to stop to have a picture of that," said Sandy Kolls, a self-professed historical buff. Kolls came across the statue while visiting Texas from Illinois. "I'm a northerner and I honor the soldiers who fought for the Confederacy, okay?" she said of the statue. "So, I get a good feeling." There are also others who disagree. "I believe it represents hatred," said Coby Williams. "That's just like having, I guess, like a slave owner with a whip," agreed Leah Herford. The UNT students say they will collect signatures now and throughout the summer to try to convince the Texas Historical Commission to remove the statue. In the past, the Commission has stood firm on keeping the memorial standing on public ground. E-mail ddenmon@wfaa.com Print this story Email this story
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.
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.
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.
Omigosh!
Anyone recognize the postings? lol
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.
Actually most were brought here under the Union Jack and only between 1787 and 1808 were any brought under the Stars and Stripes.
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!
Something tells me his petition isn’t going to get that far.
Who sold slaves to whom?
Not entirely true, but the overwhelming majority were brought in prior to the rebellion.
"Oak Alley Plantation is, to me, the most beautiful Plantation House and grounds in the Country."
I agree.
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.
Also Cherokee, Wood, Anderson, Grimes, Fannin, and the list goes on..........
Also Cherokee, Wood, Anderson, Grimes, Fannin, and the list goes on..........
In the mean time nobody is looking south, where the current invasion is coming from. Y'all never learn.
Who bought them? Without demand there is no reason for supply. Simple economics.
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.
Hey Coby and friends!!
Welcome to the South!
Now take your dingbattin’, interferin’, bleedin’ heart liberal, damnyankee carcass back up north where you belong.
“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.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.