Historic and cultural is a matter of opinion. Don't we all realize that Jim Crow era whites, during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, erected statues of so-called 'heroic' rebels who fought to sustain slavery, and that these cities and towns did this in order to make a statement--a very racist one? I for one am surprised the statues have lasted as long as they have. They are literally a public display of a knee to the neck.

Here's a question. Where else but America would the losing side of a rebellion be allowed to name public institutions and erect statues in honor of their leadership? Where else in the world would you find something like Stone Mountain? And how many schools, roads, buildings, etc. are named after so-called rebel heroes?

That these men are viewed in any way as true Americans is a travesty--they were traitors to the Union and Rebels, and as such, should have all been hung. And yet, they were allowed to retire in relative peace and comfort, and have elementary schools and highways named after them!

Seems like anything for a buck. Even here, this will happen. We are witnessing destruction due to desperation. Problem is, it's only a short term thing.

I read about this when it happened. Such a tragic loss. Now the mining co wants to come back and apologize? I call bullshit. There is no way they didn't know EXACTLY what they were doing. The only time anyone apologizes for anything anymore is when the public reaction forces their hand and it's done in order to save face.
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