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Save the statues!
Note: This article is satire so please read through the piece entirely.The Democratic Party of Arkansas has called for relocation of Confederate monuments from public places, such as courthouse squares and the Capitol lawn, to history museums or private grounds.
My initial reactions was one of sympathy. But after recent events, I've reconsidered.
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The Republican Party of Arkansas, from Governor Hutchinson on down, says we should preserve the Confederate memorials because they are an important part of our heritage.
Heritage? They are rich symbols of Arkansas today. Vote suppression, limitation of human rights and segregation by class and race are regularly endorsed by official action in local and state government.
So. Take down the statues? Hell, no. They tell the world about the values of modern-day Arkansas. My only complaint is that they aren't adorned by a sufficient number of Confederate battle flags.
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