W.E.B. DuBois: “Either he knew what slavery meant when he helped maim and kill thousand in its defense or he did not. If he did not he was a fool. If he did, Robert E. Lee was a traitor and a rebel—not indeed to his country but to humanity and humanity’s God.”
W.E.B. DuBois’ brief note on the life and moral cowardice of Robert E. Lee is one of the single most brutal pieces of writing I’ve ever read

Jul 21, 2020 · 10:37 PM UTC

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Think about this; Lee’s fellow Virginian, General George H. Thomas, chose not to betray the country that paid for his military education. How many lives might Lee had saved if he had done the same. Thomas was ostracized by his family btw.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
@roblee4 is the great-great x4 nephew and has embraced changing his ancestor's legacy. A graduate of Duke Divinity School and preacher in Statesville, his advocacy for overturning white supremacy is inspiring and encouraging.
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