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University of Alabama system to review all building names, remove Confederate Army plaques
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:41 pm
long overdue. 
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System announced Monday a couple of things they will be doing in the coming weeks regarding the names of campus buildings and plaques honoring Confederate soldiers.
The Board, in consultation with UA President Dr. Stuart Bell, announced the removal of three plaques commemorating students who served in the Confederate Army and members of the student cadet corps involved in defending the university campus.
The plaques are located on and in front of Gorgas Library. The plaques will be saved and, according to the board, placed at a more appropriate historical setting at some point in the future.
In addition, the Board of Trustees has appointed a group of trustees to review and study the names of buildings on all UA System campuses and report to the board if they recommend any changes to the names of those buildings.
The final decision about those recommendations will be made at a public meeting in the future.
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@WarOnDumb: University of Alabama has removed removed plaques honoring students who served at the Confederacy. They will be placed in a more appropriate location, the university says.
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This post was edited on 6/8/20 at 4:50 pm
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Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:48 pm to Fleurs
Okay this is extremely stupid.
There's no defending this action.
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commemorating students who served in the Confederate Army and members of the student cadet corps involved in defending the university campus
There's no defending this action.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:49 pm to imjustafatkid
Wow, that's really surprising that you of all people would feel that way, lol
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:52 pm to Fleurs
Yes, I mean why should there be a plaque to commemerote students who defended the campus during the Civil War? How dumb is that?
We should just go ahead and destroy every building that survived the war too.
You're a moron.
We should just go ahead and destroy every building that survived the war too.
You're a moron.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:52 pm to imjustafatkid
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We should just go ahead and destroy every building that survived the war too.
I think we won't do that and instead will just remove the plaques honoring treason.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:53 pm to imjustafatkid
Kind of a dumb suggestion if I'm being honest but it is of course your right to post it. 
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Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:56 pm to Fleurs
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I think we won't do that and instead will just remove the plaques honoring treason.
You're such an ignorant fool. Were they suppose to just let the Union burn down the entire campus? These weren't soldiers. They were 15 and 16 year old boys.
People like you, incapable of keeping any level of context to history, are the problem with this country.
ETA: Educate yourself, idiot.
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This post was edited on 6/8/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:57 pm to imjustafatkid
lol, I genuinely love that you think that. definitely thought about you as I posted this and wellp, you haven't disappointed.
I was an American History major in college btw, but 'ppreciate your interest in the Lost Cause.
I was an American History major in college btw, but 'ppreciate your interest in the Lost Cause.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 4:59 pm to Fleurs
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I was an American History major in college btw, but 'ppreciate your interest in the Lost Cause.
You need to turn that degree back in.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:00 pm to imjustafatkid
Such an upset fan having such a bad time. Bless your heart.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:01 pm to Fleurs
You're the one with hate in your heart here. What a pathetic display of a student of history.
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Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:07 pm to Fleurs
Yeah, this was a bit too glowy.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:10 pm to imjustafatkid
Rage posting how I'm a moron, ignorant, pathetic, etc. won't get that plaque put back up man. It's done. It's over.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:12 pm to pvilleguru
Which part do you find to be flowy? That all just looks like accurate statements. 15 and 16 year old kids defending the campus is an amazing thing.
This idea that everyone who fought for the Confederacy should be denigrated is ridiculous. Might be the most embarrassing thing about this generation.
This idea that everyone who fought for the Confederacy should be denigrated is ridiculous. Might be the most embarrassing thing about this generation.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:14 pm to imjustafatkid
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You need to turn that degree back in.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:14 pm to Fleurs
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Rage posting how I'm a moron, ignorant, pathetic, etc. won't get that plaque put back up man. It's done. It's over.
Hey I'm just being honest. Would hate to give you the wrong idea that there's any defense of your stance here.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:19 pm to pvilleguru
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Yeah, this was a bit too glowy.
which part?
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:19 pm to imjustafatkid
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Which part do you find to be flowy?
"Recognizing obedience to state, they loyally and uncomplainingly met the call of duty, in numberless instances sealing their devotion by their life blood."
"bravely forth to repel a veteran federal invading foe"
"To commemorate this heroic record..."
Not to mention it was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, who was just trying to paint the CSA in the best possible light (and supported the Klan).
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Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:33 pm to imjustafatkid
I don't need a defense of my stance as I'm not an out of touch Lost Cause apologist. It's done. It's over.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 5:46 pm to Fleurs
Saw this on Twitter. 
What a GREAT day for the state of Alabama!
What a GREAT day for the state of Alabama!
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