My great-great grandfather was one of those who went, he is also one of those who never returned. The State of Arkansas obviously recognized the sacrifices these men made at their call and dedicated these monuments to recognize and honor that service. If so, this is a dangerous precedent. Veterans of all of our wars should be respected and honored. Memorials and monuments dedicated to them should be above political debate and be held sacrosanct by all.
Editorials are just that, they are someone's opinion, the same goes for letters to the editor.
Formulate your own opinion, don't just adopt someone elses because you see it in the paper. Follow this link to see General Gordon's response to similar attacks. If you are descended from a Confederate veteran and wish to do your part to honor their sacrifices, and protect their monuments and symbols contact the national headquarters of the Sons of Confederate Veterans . You can also contact the camp in your area directly. This web page authored by Mark Gerdes.