Just read the comment section in the Compost.
Thing is, it's a well written proclamation that recognizes history without glorifying or defending the south. This is the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and acknowledging that will bring tourism bucks to the Commonwealth.
Sen. A. Donald McEachin (D-Richmond) said he was “stunned” to learn of McDonnell’s decision and even more stunned that the proclamation did not include any reference to slavery. “It’s offensive,’’ he said....
It’s just not the same without self criticism...
Obviously, they'll accuse him of racism even for mentioning "Confederate history." But it was in Virginia and in April that the Confederacy fell, so it's more of a commemoration of the past rather than a celebration of the Confederacy.
That's nice to hear, Guv -- but why did you do this "QUIETLY"? IMO, any REAL Southerner would take pride in the history of their state, & VA probably has the most incredible historical mpments of all 50 states!
As for me, I am a proud Arkansawyer, & have never had the privilege of visiting the great state of Virginia...but I am jealous of the history & beauty of your state. Virginians have a LOT to be proud of.
YEE HAW!
If you were a slave in Civil War America, you got free quicker if you were in the South. Lincoln couldn’t do squat about the North until the Constitution was amended.
Go, Bob, Go!
“help the group publicize the month and aide tourism efforts in the state. “
What a novel idea, aide tourism and raise revenue. Something a liberal, Progressive, would not understand.
Seems like he is causing controversy unnecessarily - why couldn’t he have just named it “Civil War History Month”?
They're all busy accusing him of supporting slavery.