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gabosaurus
The Civil War is part of American history. I see no reason to pretend that it didn't exist. I also see no reason to glorify the key figures of the Confederacy. For the same reason why there are no statues of Nazi leaders in Germany.
History celebrates the winners, not the losers.
Nazi comparison is invalid and wrong.
As to speaking about such leaders be they confederate politicians or military officers, that is a historic discussion, not to be confused with
debating the right or wrong of pro or anti-slavery issues.-Tyr
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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