re: They are "beautiful" statues

Of course I'm against the institution of slavery, and I'm not one of those "heritage" types, but when you see those statues it really makes you reflect about what happened. I think that is reason enough to not destroy them.

You don't want them at courthouses and other public buildings? Okay. I think that's fair. Parks and battlefields? I think they should stay.

Am I the only one who is in awe of how far we've come despite the Civil War? Most countries would be in shambles with border disputes to this day.

America really is an amazing place. I hope she endures.