Posted on Jun 22, 2015
Should US military bases named after Confederates be renamed?
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What do these US military bases have in common?
Fort Bragg
Fort Rucker
Fort Hood
Fort Lee
Fort Benning
Fort Gordon
Fort A.P. Hill
Fort Polk
Fort Pickett
Camp Beauregard (Operated by the Louisiana National Guard)
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Do you think these posts should be renamed to honor people who fought in the U.S. Army exclusively? Vote, and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Take the Poll:
http://www.stripes.com/military-life/military-history/poll-should-us-military-bases-named-after-confederates-be-renamed-1.353890#
Fort Bragg
Fort Rucker
Fort Hood
Fort Lee
Fort Benning
Fort Gordon
Fort A.P. Hill
Fort Polk
Fort Pickett
Camp Beauregard (Operated by the Louisiana National Guard)
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Do you think these posts should be renamed to honor people who fought in the U.S. Army exclusively? Vote, and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Take the Poll:
http://www.stripes.com/military-life/military-history/poll-should-us-military-bases-named-after-confederates-be-renamed-1.353890#
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Not just no but HELL NO. Why are so many intent on changing history? I doubt if a simple majority of the US populace even know why the bases are named like they are. If it was good enough yesterday why isn't it good enough today? Let's keep in mind the timing around the naming of each Fort and ask if any of the General's has come up with revolting facts about THEM?
I believe that when Obama gets out of the WH we can start making positive changes and undo the damage he has done to our Constitution, our country and especially the military.
I believe that when Obama gets out of the WH we can start making positive changes and undo the damage he has done to our Constitution, our country and especially the military.
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HA HA.... That is carrying it a bit tooooooooooooo far....... Confederate Flag is one thing... A name of Historic Institutions is ridiculous.... The Democratic Party was the Founder of the KKK...... That is what needs to be dismantled. They are racist to this day......
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Honestly I don't think the naming was racially meant. These men were great tacticians. I don't think changing the names will hurt or help anything. One woman's unpopular opinion.
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1LT William Clardy
It can't be that unpopular, SSgt (Join to see). It's got 2 upvotes and no downers.
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Maybe a better question should be why are all these bases in the south shouldnt our DoD dollars be distributed more equitably
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OMG it's not PC-better change it...it's our nation's history-deal with it people. If everyone keeps going down this road we may as well detonate Mount Rushmore, since it's on Native American lands and on what was once a sacred mountain. Good or bad, leave it alone-if for anything, we should look at the positive reminder that things like this brings on what not to do or what not to be like.
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MSgt J D McKee
Damn right. There were for years regular meetings of German and Brits and US, Navy and Air Forces, anyway, that all fought each other during WWII. Some of them are still alive, though not many, unlike everydamnbody that fought in the Civil War. I think your 5 word sentence said it all. I never saw it, but my dad told me about watching parades where the vets from both sides marched together, some of them in old uniforms, some not, with the Confederate and the US flags together.
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No they should not be renamed just as some knee jerk reaction to the actions of a crazed gunman last week. What happened last week in South Carolina was a tragedy; but renaming military bases from Confederate Generals to more PC ones will not solve the problem.
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No. They are part of our history, both Army and country. We are not glamorizing racism by naming the bases after these Generals, we are honoring the memories of great leaders that belonged to an Army of the United States. The Civil War was a war against ourselves, against comerades who had the same training and military historical lineage.
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I think we should offer naming rights to businesses to raise money for our military. Who wouldn't want to be stationed at Ft. Budweiser? We get a cool name, AND we get to keep our benefits!
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2LT Michael Brodka, who cleans up after the Clydesdales come through?
I see a new sh** detail coming...
I see a new sh** detail coming...
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Hmm...valid point
1LT William Clardy
On the plus side, 2LT Michael Brodka, it *could* make it easier to ban BS on that post, based on the availability of a locally renewable alternative...
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