Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should confederate monuments be removed?
Position1 of 2

Yes, confederate monuments should be removed

This position holds that Confederate monuments should be removed. It argues that the statues represent and celebrate slavery and a painful history of abuse, and that the South does not need them to honour its culture — better, less divisive symbols of Southern pride are available.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Confederate monuments are a representation of slavery
    Slavery was a horrible time in history. It was a time where people were abused and deprived of their human rights.
  2. Confederate monuments are not needed to represent Southern pride
    Currently, Southern pride is associated with kindness and good food. It shouldn’t be ruined by remembering the Civil War.