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No, confederate monuments should not be removed
This position holds that Confederate monuments should not be removed. It argues that they are part of national and Southern history that should be preserved rather than erased, that slavery is long over, and that the statues serve as a reminder of the past without harming anyone.
Supporting arguments · 3
- It’s a part of national historyThe Civil War is a part of history that can’t be denied. Therefore, it should be accepted.
- Slavery is overThankfully, slavery has been illegal for decades. That means no one should feel bitter about anything representing that painful part of history.
- It’s a part of Southern historySouthern history includes the horrific consequences of the Civil War. But painful pasts should be embraced since no one can run away from them.