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Confederate statues depict anti-abolitionists as heroes and very honorable men, therefore they should be removed. These men who are depicted as heroes fought for the institution of slavery. These statues not only glorify anti-abolitionists but they remind people of the strong racism of the time. Many people fight for the removal of these statues for the sole reason that they “serve as constant reminders of institutional racism, segregation and

Attention Grabber: Due to the recent events that took place in Charlottesville, North Carolina, the discussion on whether or not the Confederate monuments and symbolism should be removed has come about. In this speech, I will give you some more information on the benefits and disadvantages to both removing and keeping the statues and flags.

Davidson explains what the average US citizen would most likely argue about regarding whether the statues should be persevered or removed. Davidson uses a rhetorical strategy that is known as prolepsis to make his argument more effective. Davidson first demonstrates an argument many people might have regarding the removal the Confederate statues but then later on, Davidson states how this issue regarding the removal of Confederate statues is an impulsive mistake. Davidson explains why the removal of the monuments it is a mistake: “It’s a mistake not because there was anything noble about the Confederacy or its raison d’être, which was slavery, but because there is something noble—and, for a free people, necessary—about preserving our history so we can understand who we are and how we should live”(Davidson par. 2). This rhetorical strategy of prolepsis is extremely effective because the audience first reads what many people believe but, then sees Davidson’s argument as to why the monuments should be preserved. Davidson also appeals to logos as he explains that US citizens can learn where we came from and how we got to where we are as a nation. Later on in his article Davidson explains more deeply what the monuments

A recent hot-button subject in the media has been what to do with Confederate monuments in the South. After the removal of a statue honoring Robert E. Lee, a general in the Confederate Army considered by many to be a hero for the part he played in the American Civil War, a clear divide has formed over whether it was the right thing to do. Some agree with this choice, calling the statues remnants from a time of racial oppression in the United States. Others are outraged, considering it desecration of their proud history. Still others don't understand either side of the issue, and see it as a pointless feud. It is imperative to understand that to many people, these are more than just statues. Whether their impression is positive or negative, this issue goes beyond physical monuments.

First, removing all these statues and monuments cost a lot of money and take a long time. For example, The cost to remove all the monuments and statues in New Orleans could cost $600,000. Thats a lot of money for one city to pay for, and that money could be used for more important things. Another reason I feel that we should keep these statues and monuments because it’s a part of our history. Yes, the Confederacy did believe in slavery, but it isn’t about honoring slavery. It’s about understanding that this is what we once were as a nation. Keeping this symbolizes how far we’ve come as a country and how much we’ve progressed. Taking these monuments down would be in a way an attempt to erase our

Recently history has hit the headlines. The overwhelming issue of whether or not Confederate monuments should be removed has many up in arms- in some cases, such as Charlottesville, Virgina, literally. Those for the removal of the statues argue that they honor a cruel regime and support white supremacy, while those opposing the removal argue that removing the statues would damage the preservation of America's history and lead to the removal of statues depicting other historical figures like President George Washington. The article "Confederate monuments should be removed in their entirety and it shouldn’t even be an argument" by Lucas Johnson on The Badger Herald website, argues the pro-removal side of the issue. Johnson's article is a prime example of the pro removal argument as he seeks to convince the reader to agree with his stance on the issue by using historical facts and addressing the connection white supremacists feel towards monuments from that era in an attempt to sway his audience to his side of the dispute.

In the article "The Monuments Must Go”, Christian and Christian are writing to the Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, Levar Stoney, as well as the members from the Monument Avenue Commission and requesting them to remove the Confederate statue of Stonewall Jackson along with the rest of the Confederate monuments that lie along Monument Avenue. The authors argue that these monuments in Richmond, Virginia that line up Monument Avenue serve to preserve a racist ideology. Christian and Christian begin their article by initially stating, “We are native Richmonders and also the great-great-grandsons of Stonewall Jackson. We are writing today to ask for the removal of his statue, as well as the removal of all Confederate statues from Monument Avenue. They are overt

In John Daniel’s article “New Orleans Is Wrong To Remove Its Confederate Statues”, he discusses the recent events involving the removal of the Confederate statues in New Orleans. Daniels heavily takes the side against removing the statues dedicated to the significant figures that fought for the Confederate side.

They would say that they are simply acknowledging a part of America’s history. For example, an article from foxnews.com states that the National Portrait Gallery says, “’… the bust is in keeping with the museum’s goal to see the past clearly and objectively’” (Anti-Abortion Groups Demand Portrait Gallery Remove Planned Parenthood Founder Bust). I completely disagree with this defense because busts are not meant for people who have done such controversial and terrible things. The museum should just keep documents or have a plaque to explain her life and horrible acts that she committed. The National Portrait Gallery should remove Margaret Sanger’s bust because busts and statues are meant for people who have made a positive and incredible impact in the world. They are meant for the people who want to change the world for the greater good and not for destruction. For instance, Abraham Lincoln’s statue was created because he was an American president; he was the president who tried to get rid of slavery once and for all. He was for the people, all of them; he was in no way against any of

Confederate monuments, are they good or bad, should we keep them or tear them down. The statues are a big conflict between is it offensive or we need it. One statue supported slavery which angered or offended people who lived in the area, slaves were held in camps (landrieu). Statues like that should be taken down only, one that support anti slavery or something good should stay up.

These statues only represent historic events Without them, we'll keep electing crazy presidents "They're kneeling during the anthem!" Okay, but why? I think they have something worth fighting for

Monuments in the US should be taken down and here is my reason why. One of the things I think that Monuments should be taken down is because most of them have very dark parts of our history. One reason why is that some “monuments have some racial offencenses and make some our citizen uncomfortable”. (brophy) and that's not really good for the public we want citizens to be comfortable in our country.

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As several people in the Philadelphia area know, Frank Rizzo served as a police officer [1968-1971] and mayor of Philadelphia from 1972-1980. Recently Frank Rizzo’s Statue has resulted in a major controversy between what is a battle of conflicting views about racism. The debate stands as to whether the statue should stay at the center of City Hall, or to be taken away. Although recent developments in Charlottesville and valid opinions of why the Frank Rizzo Statue should be put down or destroyed, the statue should stay as it symbolizes not only history of Philadelphia and its development, but identifies with what can be called a good use of public space.

“Why should we keep the statues” you may ask, well there is no right or wrong answer for this topic but I will do my best to defend my point and belief of why these statues should not be torn down. The biggest reason I don’t want these statues torn down is that it’s not just a big piece of metal sitting there or a regular statue, these are statues that have history behind them over the years on when the south fought the north for a big turn for American history. People think they are racist or wrong, but really they show where we are from and what we are about. This Battle goes back to a massive shooting in 2015, when Dylan Roof shot nine people in a dominant black church in Charleston, SC. Thus starting of the Statues being taken down across America.