Where do you stand on this egregious attempt to destroy the history of this country, Timpanagos1? I’ve thought for a long time that you do not belong here, that you’re just trying to agitate FReepers into posting replies that you can then run to leftist sites to point out in mock horror, much in the same way that the SPLC manufactures Klan porn to frighten elderly Jewish people into sending them more money.
If you were to read my posts, you would have a rather clear view of my stance on the issue.
Last Sunday in went to the protest at Lee Circle and chose not to participate as there were elements in the protest group who had symbols on their body or closing that would indicate that there were adherents to a White Power philosophy.
I would have never attempted to attend a protest to protect the Monument at Liberty Place in New Orleans. That monument should have been removed years ago.
Back to the protest at Lee Circle. It did not appear that may people protesting the removal of the three remaining monuments were from New Orleans, Many may have been from parishes around New Orleans, but few were actually from New Orleans. Moreover, away from the protests, and in and around New Orleans, I did not encounter any city resident who had a strong opinion on the matter. However, when I’m areas outside of the city, I did find people that object to their removal.
Apparently, the plan is to remove the remaining monuments and relocate them to a place where they can still be viewed in their historical context, but not be identified on monuments. Therefore, the statues are not being destroyed.
Without question, the decision to remove/relocate the statues was a political decision by the New Orleans City Council and with all political decisions there are consequences. Once consequence could be that the next city council decides to replace the Confederate Monuments.
However, those monuments belong to the city of New Orleans and it is entirely their decision as what will happen not and in the future with the statutes.