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In reply to the discussion: The idea that there are still parks and places named after Civil War Generals from the South [View all]WCLinolVir
(951 posts)I look at them on horseback as if they are going somewhere, or have been somewhere legendary, and just see the downtrodden. as if they needed to be above the mire, or be sucked down. Maybe someday instead of throwing Aunt Jemimah syrup, someone will lay some bodies underneath the horse hooves to signify the reality unspoken. Tempting. Maybe a blindfold on all of them. I keep thinking that this city is over 50% African American. We should be able to do something. What I'm not sure. I'm pretty sure people must get mixed messages when they visit here. Come to Virginia!! See the road to revolution! Tour Poe's house. Look at all the statues of men who fought for slavery and subjugation, cause cheap labor made the south rich!! Tour our great presidents' home who just couldn't live without slaves!! Don't forget to buy some wine.