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The flags are staying. History remains exactly where it belongs in the chapel. Thank you for holding the line.

July 25, 2014

Washington & Lee University, keep the Confederate battle flags inside the Lee Chapel tomb where they belong.

Washington & Lee University, keep the Confederate battle flags inside the Lee Chapel tomb where they belong.

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Started by Patrick O'Neal 12 years, 1 month ago
We want Washington & Lee University to not contribute to more of this country's downfall by political correctness and keep the Confederate battle flags that are housed inside the Lee Chapel tomb right where they are. The flags have been housed inside the chapel's tomb for decades and have not hurt anyone! They are there not to offend anybody, but rather are there as a reminder of General Robert E. Lee's service and sacrifice to the Confederate States of America and should be respected as such. I, and many other people in this country have had ancestors fight for the South in the war between the states and we don't apreciate constatly having to hide symbols that are both a part of our cultural heritage as Southerners, as well as a part of our nation's history all because political correctness dictates it.

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Reached 1,000 supporters

July 14, 2014

July 12, 2014

One hundred signatures reached. Glad to see this many people value preserving our history.

Reached 100 supporters

July 11, 2014

63 Comments

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Steve Quick
12 years ago Featured

No more craven surrender to cultural blackmail. These "students" knew exactly where they were attending when they applied. Millions of Southerners and informed Americans are offended. Do the math, replace the flags. There will be consequences, all legal and economic, if you do not.

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Frank Puricelli
12 years ago Featured

The Citadel just went though something similar with a battle flag in the school chapel. Went to the state supreme court and fortunately won the right to keep it there.

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John
12 years ago Featured

When I was there back in 96 the flags were the real ones from the ANV. When I came back they were reproduced flags. The university should not listen to just six students.

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Jessica Anderson
11 years ago Featured

I think it important to remember history not bury it. Because you don't like what you aren't educated about. Read a history book.

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Brag Bowling
12 years ago Featured

I doubt if anyone is aware that WL remodeled the room General Lee died in (Presidents House), tore out the wall which was next to his bed and put in sliding doors and steps so people could more easily walk to the backyard for social functions. The room no longer bears any resemblance to what it look like in 1870 and has lost its historical significance.

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sharon crocker
12 years ago Featured

Put them back. Don't try to erase history because a few don't like it. They knew they were there when they choose this wonderful university. If they don't like it, there are plenty of other universities they can attend.

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John Barkley
5 years ago

We are tired of our Confederate heritage being violent please protect it .

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Stan Matelski
8 years ago

The Confederate Battle flags should be in Lee Chapel