Complete the Compromise with Clarity

We’re trying to find a better way to honor the Confederate soldiers. The current way ain’t cuttin’ it.
No one believes that the reason we fly the Confederate flag is to honor the Confederate soldiers.
And the Confederate flag supporters say, “Well, the people are stupid and ignorant and don’t know any history and apparently can’t even [...]

Learning From Vietnam

We learned from the culture wars in the United States during the Vietnam War era that soldiers who perform their duty honorably should always be respected, regardless of one’s opinion of the war they fought in, the reasons for the war, and the political leadership that engaged in the war.
Regardless, regardless, regardless.
The Civil War should [...]

Communicating Without Confusion

First, South Carolina has a beautiful flag, and our issue here in SC is different from the issues in Georgia and Mississippi.  Our issue is about the third flag our state legislature flies: the Confederate flag.
Why does our state legislature want to fly a flag that’s not our state flag?  Why does our state legislature want to ignore the NAACP [...]

You Don’t Know Your History

Let’s say you’re taking a history class.  What’s it called?  American History 101 (1492-1865)?  American History 102 (1865-Present)?  Why do the dates begin at 1492 and 1865?  Because 1492 was the year that Columbus landed in America and because 1865 was the year the Civil War ended.
So, what should we call our history class about the Confederate flag [...]