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Don't know if you guys saw this in the Observer today about Union County finally getting around to honor the slaves who got dragged into the war on the Confederate side.
"all 10 Union County men were described as “body servants” or bodyguards. They hauled water, carried supplies and helped build forts. Two were wounded.
"By the time they received meager state pensions half a century after white veterans collected theirs, the men were around 90 years old and near the end of their lives."
OK. Because I believe in the importance of history, I certainly support REMEMBERING Confederates and the war (most importantly WHY the war happened). But I'll stop short of honoring them.
Don't wanna get in a big debate here, but I guess the thought of having to admit that one's forefathers were fighting to perserve the hideous practice of slavery is embarassing. So, it's much more comforting to say "states rights"...ok, they fought for their right to continue to own slaves. History tells us that humans usually fight over money and/or land, and owning slaves paid a handsome dividend. Let's not twist the truth or facts.
That aside, civil war soldiers (confederate and union) fought valiantly and displayed a high level of battlefield courage. So, honoring those who died for their cause is understandable.
Some good info and pictures. Truthfully, those of us with slave ancestry aren't moved by the sight of the confederate flag. But, as the years have past, I've tried to become more understanding to consider those who want to simply honor their family members for bravery during a brutal war. I get annoyed when some try to avoid the truth or minimize the real reason for the war.
How about if you honor those in this forum that want to honor those that fought, and not be a divisive ass about it? Sometimes some threads aren't all about your opinion, believe it or not.
Thank you for reviving this thread, I am learning about the history from a different perspective than what I was raised in a northern school.
Thank you for reviving this thread, I am learning about the history from a different perspective than what I was raised in a northern school.
That was my whole idea of this thread I did two years ago was just give history how and where in this region and how North Carolina played its role.
Plus this forum was slow as molasses two summers ago too lol so I had time on my hands.
The why of the war was not in the soldiers hands but there commanders so I would continue discussing the where in relation to this region and state and honoring these brave solduers.
Last edited by SunnyKayak; 06-08-2012 at 08:06 AM..
How about if you honor those in this forum that want to honor those that fought, and not be a divisive ass about it? Sometimes some threads aren't all about your opinion, believe it or not.
Thank you for reviving this thread, I am learning about the history from a different perspective than what I was raised in a northern school.
Well, it's an extremely devisive issue akin to any thread about abortion and gay marriage. It's a touchy subject. Think of it this way, it's OK for Germans to honor Nazi solidiers who fought bravely in WWII but not everyone's gonna respect that position, especially jewish folk. And any reference to that time or the sight of a swastika conjures up a complex set of emotions. The confederate flag surfaces those emotions for black people and I am far from the politically correct or the "senstive" type. So, any thread related to the civil war runs the risk of receiving those emotional responses. Whether you believe the war was about slavery or not, it legally ended slavery in the south so that was a significant demarcation point in african american history.
However, I've always enjoyed learning about confederate soldier history and NC's role in the civil war. The pictures and stories are exceptional.
The Confederate soldiers were traitors. I will not honor them.
Great, then stay off this thread.
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