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Comment on Cox: Honoring Lee Anew by Will Confederate Heritage Advocates Take Robert E. Lee’s Advice? | Crossroads

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:45:02 +0000

[…] flags at the Lee Chapel at Washington & Lee University should remind us of that. However, as this letter suggests, Lee himself might not be too happy with some of the actions being undertaken supposedly to defend […]

Comment on Survey: W&L Community Divided Over Confederate Flags by W&L Acknowledges that President Ruscio’s Decision Has Created Controversy | A Magazine of Student Thought and Opinion

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:01:18 +0000

[…] Monday, The Spectator released the results of a survey which found that both alumni and students were split on President Ruscio’s […]

Comment on Survey: W&L Community Divided Over Confederate Flags by How Do They Feel at Washington & Lee? | Crossroads

How Do They Feel at Washington & Lee? | Crossroads — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:36:03 +0000

[…] we now have some idea of what alumni and students think of the situation, thanks to this poll undertaken by a student-run campus […]

Comment on Survey: W&L Community Divided Over Confederate Flags by Freeman Jones

Freeman Jones — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:31:07 +0000

Let’s set the record straight–W&L did not “fly the flags”..”in a prominent place.” The banners were discreetly posted in the back corners of the chapel–only visible during a tour or on the front row. President Ruscio was handed a card and he played it skillfully. His recent decision is another sad step in the effort to change the university’s ethos and identity. Fortunately I have other educational institutions that respect my heritage, active student participation in daily life, and upholding the honor code. The school has lost my financial support.

Comment on Survey: W&L Community Divided Over Confederate Flags by Hubert Cash

Hubert Cash — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:08:42 +0000

So, what other demands of the “committee” are you “high and deep thinking individuals” willing to submit your pride and honor to’ not to mention breaking state law.

Comment on Survey: W&L Community Divided Over Confederate Flags by Bob Lyford

Bob Lyford — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:44:26 +0000

You absolutely made the right decision, and your comments were balanced and were
right on point. The downside risk of W&L receiving national attention for the wrong reason by continuing to fly the flags surely outweighed the upside of continuing to fly them in a prominent place. At the same time, you used the word regretable in terms of part of our countriy’s history, and explained that some artifacts should continue to be displayed appripriately within a museum setting. Robert E. Lee’s outstanding contribution as president of Washington & Lee during which he helped heal the wounds of the war by helping to reunite students fron the North & South provides us with the foundation of the concept of “finishing well.” For example, he started the tradition for each student to acknowledge another person in some form or fashion when passing them by. I believe that R.E.L., upon reflection, would want W&L to continue as a welcoming environment for high and deep thinking individuals of all race, colors and creeds.

Sincerely,

Bob Lyford
W.&L. 1977

Comment on I’ll Take My Stand by Pamela Steele

Pamela Steele — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:51:56 +0000

It is coming !

Comment on I’ll Take My Stand by Mike Herring

Mike Herring — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:19:14 +0000

Words and cheering the prospectus are encouraging and well served but this institution will need severe and harsh pressure from a financial threat in order to reverse the Presidents decision. Withholding donations and convincing supporters far and wide will aide in this venture.

Comment on I’ll Take My Stand by Pamela Steele

Pamela Steele — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:42:54 +0000

This will effect tourism in Lexington, that is why most history buffs visit. I for one will not return nor will my like minded friends. What’s next ???? If there is a boycott, I will be among them ! RETURN THE HERITAGE AND THE HONOR !