Another Statue Controversy?

Well, it looks as if the Confederate statues that adorn downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, are under attack again.  Just months ago vandals targeted the Lee statue; I’ve written about my recollections of the statues in discussing a proposal to remove a statue of Stonewall in West Virginia.

Oh, well.

Glorifying War? Third in a series

Here’s a scene from Glory that doubtless is meant to inspire, but somehow it never struck me as appropriate:

It is as if the heavens opened up and silence fell across the battlefield as Robert Gould Shaw breathed his last.

Fight for Freedom on Your Console of Choice

Yes, really.  Anyone want to point out the historical problems here?