'Silent Sentinels' still on guard

[kepi]

Given the recent events involving the removal of grave memorials, defacing of monuments, protests, flaggings, counter protests, and general foolishness from people with axes to grind, I am greatly saddened by what I see from both sides. I think we need to take a step back as a society and remember what happened 150 years ago with a little more civility and a lot more common sense. We all share a common history as Americans. It is a complex history with many disturbing and often painful facets. We can, I hope, discuss and disagree about these complex issues in our history without resorting to our base emotions. If we, as Americans, can not do so, then I fear we have learned nothing from the war.

When I walk past a Civil War monument and see the "'Silent Sentinel" standing guard atop it, I am reminded how far we have come as a nation. I am proud of those brave men on both sides.

I'm not sure what else to say. I guess I just wanted to get that off my chest.

Thanks,
Kepi


http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...-North-South.html?ref=https://www.google.com/

 

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