"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This nonsense is disruptive to people lives.

If you get hurt over names from two hundred years ago, you might want to visit a mental health professional.

Grow up.

Learn some history. Most of these streets were named by racists explicitly to intimidate Black people. Also, there are no Confederate names that are 200 years old...

If you can't understand why racism is harmful, you might be the one in need of some help.

Meh. I don't really care. I worry about me, not black people's problems. How presumptuous for you to think I'm obligated to express concern.

Where is your outrage that blacks don't give an eff about me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I put "Confederate" in quotes because I'm not sure how "Scarlet" and "Ranger" fall within the Confederate/Slavery umbrella.

https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-city-virginia-street-name-change-council-vote-mosby-woods-confederate-slavery-confederate-plantation-lee-ranger-stonewall

Lots of quotes in the article from those wanting the change, but a conspicuous absence of voices from the other side. I'm not sure how I would feel about those names if they were my street, but I do know that changing a home address is a major league PITA.

You mean the pro-slavery traitors? Do you expect the article to present their viewpoint?

You are aware that 4 slave states fought for the union?

You mean the 4 slaves states that were pressured to stay in the Union.