He chose to use his talents to betray his country and to prolong the death and suffering of millions. I don't mourn his death - I mourn the irreplaceable men, Northern and Southern, lost because of his treason.
Did either of you once post under the name Reagan Man? He was the biggest Lee-hater on this board.
Lee WAS defending the Constitution.
Of course now we’re all slaves. How’s that working for y’all in Joisy?
I had four, all fought for the union, one of which fought in nearly every major battle in the eastern theatre and was WIA.
And I still have no problem whatsoever honoring General Lee as a gentleman of deep conviction, faith, fortitude, and military brilliance. He did not take up arms for Virginia willy-nilly -- his decision was the result much thought and prayer. He did his duty according to his own conscience, and nothing less.