Posted on Jul 20, 2015
What Do Many Americans Get Wrong About States’ Rights?
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When it came to slavery, the Union, not the Confederacy, was the true guardian of states' rights in the antebellum era.
This weekend’s Ku Klux Klan rally outside the South Carolina capitol building highlights the poignancy and divisiveness inherent in flying the Confederate battle flag, a symbol often associated with racial intolerance. Predictably, Confederate apologists have trotted out the “states’ rights” explanation for the Civil War as the race-neutral reason for the South’s rebellion—thus the flag represents something other than racism. Indeed, a recent Pew Research Center poll found that, 150 years after the Civil War, 48 percent of Americans (a plurality) still assert it was mainly about states’ rights.
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When it came to slavery, the Union, not the Confederacy, was the true guardian of states' rights in the antebellum era.
This weekend’s Ku Klux Klan rally outside the South Carolina capitol building highlights the poignancy and divisiveness inherent in flying the Confederate battle flag, a symbol often associated with racial intolerance. Predictably, Confederate apologists have trotted out the “states’ rights” explanation for the Civil War as the race-neutral reason for the South’s rebellion—thus the flag represents something other than racism. Indeed, a recent Pew Research Center poll found that, 150 years after the Civil War, 48 percent of Americans (a plurality) still assert it was mainly about states’ rights.
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Most misunderstood aspect of states rights I see is when it comes to the 14th amendment. You cannot pass laws that discriminate against or treat a certain group differently. That is NOT a state's right.
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SGT (Join to see) I have my eye on you. You have brought up some controversial subjects and I have to admit it gets people talking.
The whole history of the time before the Civil War is so convoluted. After the War you had both sides trying to spin History to make it sound better for them than it was. I have read books, attended lectures and done research and have made my own conclusions. It is the only way anymore to get a good opinion is to look into it for themselves.
Don't believe the social media, don't believe the "official History" articles. Just go look for yourself. Although I did like this article. While biased ( was it you SGT Bodine who told me all History is biased?) it does present some information in a different light. Not sure about the whole "forced Henry Clay" part thought. Henry Clay relished his position as a great moderator, and liked the power it gave him. But that is just my opinion :).
The whole history of the time before the Civil War is so convoluted. After the War you had both sides trying to spin History to make it sound better for them than it was. I have read books, attended lectures and done research and have made my own conclusions. It is the only way anymore to get a good opinion is to look into it for themselves.
Don't believe the social media, don't believe the "official History" articles. Just go look for yourself. Although I did like this article. While biased ( was it you SGT Bodine who told me all History is biased?) it does present some information in a different light. Not sure about the whole "forced Henry Clay" part thought. Henry Clay relished his position as a great moderator, and liked the power it gave him. But that is just my opinion :).
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MSgt Robert Pellam, Having your eye on me. Is that good or bad? (-:
I like bringing up controversial subjects. I like them better than say, Bruce Jenner, or Would You Call The Military Police the "Chick Infantry". I respect the entire military. I respect the women who volunteer for military duty. I don't like jokes or stupid names being tossed around at the female members expense. I like topics that get intellectual people, as yourself, involved. I'm just an old white ex combat infantry sergeant. I'm not up on a lot of things like a lot of members, but I have my opinions. If I'm not to believe the media, or the official history articles, what else is left. IMO, history is like a bible. Everyone has their own interpretation, and their personal feelings. No, it wasn't me that said, all history is biased. Last thing, I'm glad we, as adults, can discuss our history. Right or wrong, it's something we learned. In today's schools, history is almost nil. I ask my grandkids questions about simple history and they tell me they don't study that.
I like bringing up controversial subjects. I like them better than say, Bruce Jenner, or Would You Call The Military Police the "Chick Infantry". I respect the entire military. I respect the women who volunteer for military duty. I don't like jokes or stupid names being tossed around at the female members expense. I like topics that get intellectual people, as yourself, involved. I'm just an old white ex combat infantry sergeant. I'm not up on a lot of things like a lot of members, but I have my opinions. If I'm not to believe the media, or the official history articles, what else is left. IMO, history is like a bible. Everyone has their own interpretation, and their personal feelings. No, it wasn't me that said, all history is biased. Last thing, I'm glad we, as adults, can discuss our history. Right or wrong, it's something we learned. In today's schools, history is almost nil. I ask my grandkids questions about simple history and they tell me they don't study that.
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MSgt Robert Pellam What do you mean don't believe social media? Our forefathers loved the internet:
"The internet is the most accurate source for historical facts that I have ever found".
- Abraham Lincoln, 1875.
"The internet is the most accurate source for historical facts that I have ever found".
- Abraham Lincoln, 1875.
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MSgt Robert Pellam
SGT (Join to see) I love History. That is why I keep an eye out on you, and thanks for the compliment, not sure i would call my self intellectual but I try to be a realist. Also, I agree, everyone has their interpretation of history. Oh there are facts, like July 4, 1776, signing of the Deceleration of Independence, but the why is always debated by someone. Anyway thanks for posting. I love a good discussion like the rest, just like it more with good people. Oh and MAJ (Join to see) Thanks for that. I didn't know Diet Mountain Dew could go up a nose. Thanks :D
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MSgt Robert Pellam, I think MAJ (Join to see), is snorting more than Mountain Dew... (-:
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One aspect people get wrong as far as law is concerned, including constitutional law, are the case law decisions that define a law or constitutional amendment throughout time. As stated earlier people don't do their research. But many of these people don't know what to research.
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SPC George Rudenko, IMHO, Not knowing where to look is a sign of laziness to me. There are libraries, bookb stores, and of course there's the imternet. Looking up something on SNOPES, is far different than reading about what you want to know. If I read something and don't quite understand what it's trying to convey, I look it up on the Internet.
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SPC George Rudenko
SGT (Join to see) I think there are those few who actually don't know something and would really be hard pressed to get corret information. But you hit it on the head, laziness. After all, everything I know about law I learn from CNN, MSNBC, or Fox.
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