Taking down statues isn't erasing history—it's making history, literally

I have no such "lofty" ideologies on this subject... I simply think vandalism is a crime, and that these are acts of intimidation rather than "protest".

The statues of Confederate Heroes never made a lot of sense to me. Not many societies raise monuments to those who lead unsuccessful rebellions. Then again the weren't raised by the victors, but by the vanquished Southern aristocrats, 40-60 years after the war. Those who raised the statues who were longing for a romanticized and largely mythical "Southern way of life," that most southerners never lived. And I think there was a little bit of "We may have lost the war, but we ain't changing anymore than we have to."

That said... it appears that we are giving sway to a cancel culture. Any historical figure, not just prominent figures from the Confederacy, is now judged not by the times in which he or she lived, but by the standards of today. Fail to be a saint... ERASED! I'd like to offer a friendly challenge. Name a historical figure who has been lionized. Let's see how long it takes to dig up some not so politically correct dirt on them.

My personal opinion is that most great achievements are accomplished by deeply flawed people.

SGT Edward Wilcox I'm Pretty Sure I can find out plenty about King George III although I Doubt there are Any Statues Left of Him in this Country. The Argument about Erasing History by Not Honoring Traitors and Slaver Owners is about the Lamest Argument Ever.