December 12, 2024

Opinion/Letter: A sign of common sense

There is a lot of conflict going on today because of the Civil War monuments. But, it is important for people to understand these statues in a modern context. To bring Confederate monuments into the right context in modern society, putting a sign on them could be a great idea. It could show exactly what the statue represents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adding a sign to confederate memorials could be a solution to the current controversary surrounding them.
  • There are inexpensive ways to deal with the current controversary surrounding confederate memorials.
  • Confederate memorials should be viewed with historical context.

“That’s all that was needed, a damn sign. Not a Blue Ribbon Commission, not a million dollars, not shrouds, not death, but a damn sign.”