by James Ritch | Oct 17, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Please accept my last letter on this subject. My problem with most — if not all — of the Confederate memorials is that their actual effect is to glorify and exalt a “cause” whose only apology is naked greed, and whose only descriptive title is: evil....
by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is in response to Brian Bloedel’s letter of Sept. 10 in which he called for the removal of all Confederate memorials. Mr. Bloedel’s comments blatantly contradict one another. He chooses to reject, deny, and remove any memory or semblance of the...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I read with interest the letter written by Brian Bloedel regarding the removal of the Confederate Memorial in Eastville. I would like to offer a rebuttal. This memorial, which was erected in 1913, was not intended to honor the political or military...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Removal of historic statues displays an ignorance of history and lack of art appreciation. History and art have been distorted by the self-righteous who wish to bring down the great to their level of mediocrity. Both Grant and Lee were great and honorable...
by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is a response to Mr. Landis regarding the removal of the Confederate memorial in Eastville. I think that people today have a very good idea of the history represented by that memorial. What is to be lamented — what is downright tragic — is the wasted...
