At a roundtable in Killeen, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R) stated that Fort Hood will possibly be renamed within two to three years. He declared this after meeting with numerous community leaders, saying, “We will take the aggressive stance on what the new name will possibly be at Fort Hood. We want the outside sources to listen to us, rather than us listen to them.”
“We want to make sure whatever name change may happen … has a connection to Fort Hood,” Williams continued. “We want to make sure that it’s done right, that the community has the say, not a say.”
Williams said the new name would come after a two- to three-year study.
In recent years, the name of Fort Hood has been subject to controversy, being named after Confederate General John Bell Hood.
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“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
There is a law, I believe vetoed by Trump and then overridden, requiring renaming all Army bases named after Confederate officers.
My extended family includes Bragg ancestry, as in Fort Bragg. I'm disappointed to say the least. Braggs are fine, strong, people, and are worthy role models. There was a time the South was on the wrong side of civil rights and that lasted long past the Civil War.
Those days are now pretty much gone. Remaining racism in this country is a national problem, not a Southern failing. Let the memory of the Confederacy stand as a warning and let the history of the South be one of healing.
The South is not racist. It is not hateful to respect Southern pride and hospitality. It's OK to be a yankee, it's OK to stand tall when Lynyrd Skynyrd plays on the radio. John Bell Hood is dead. He can't hurt anyone any more - unless he is forgotten.
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a speech given by a professor who is both a journalist and musicologist. He worked to help Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project become world-recognized. He traveled the South, attending black churches and obtaining rare recordings from family collections. I think more than half of Baylor's black music collection are the only known copies in existence. He's saved a slice of Americana from extinction.
It should be noted he was welcomed with enthusiasm and fellowship in every church he visited even though he was often the only white face in the congregation.
That is Southern hospitality. It's a beautiful thing, and I hope Joe Biden will remember, a Southern man don't need him around, anyhow.
“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” Thomas Jefferson
One point though: "There was a time the South was on the wrong side of civil rights and that lasted long past the Civil War."
So was the North!
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Quote: Sanguine wrote in post #3All well said, Amotillado.
One point though: "There was a time the South was on the wrong side of civil rights and that lasted long past the Civil War."
So was the North!
Yes, absolutely. There are also uncomfortable demographics in modern crime statistics. Demographics, of course, must be kept separate from justice, which is an individual thing.
There's no such thing as social justice.
“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” Thomas Jefferson
After Texas leaves this sorry country, the Texas base can be renamed Fort Davy Crockett.
I like the name of that one.
"If the Union is dissolved, I shall return to my native State, and share the miseries of the people, and save in defense will draw my sword on none" Robert E. Lee, February 1861 following hearing of Texas secession.
Quote: Isailedaway wrote in post #5After Texas leaves this sorry country, the Texas base can be renamed Fort Davy Crockett.
I like the name of that one.
I really like that idea!
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
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