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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
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I agree with putting Jim Crow-era statues in museums or warehouses until museums are paid for and purchased - but as far a military strategy goes (I imagine) Gen. Lee was dealt a losing hand as far as manpower and resources go - and those normally win wars fought conventionally. So, Lee had to improvise a hit-and-run mobile army. So, of course, he lost MOST battles like an underdog in a heavyweight fight usually does! Maybe, just maybe (I can't be sure) Southern US whites and military minds respect Gen. Lee for just representing the UNDERDOG, which is a US pattern. Also, southern whites NEEDED statues to maintain BOTH their self-proclaimed, legendary dignity and to try and STAY at the top of the pecking order. They were probably rightfully defensive about the invasion of "Carpetbaggers" from the North.