In the United States there are a large number of people who take exception to the celebratory aspects of this particular event. Although not a person of color, I share in the sentiment that this was an awful war precipitated by an inhumane institution. We should reflect on it and its repercussions...we still live with them. No doubt there are similar occurrences in other countries that strike a nerve.
James G. Gibb
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Apr 12, 2011 07:49:49 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
Loosen up James
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It isn't calling attention to the event that I object to, although it could hardly come as news to the subscribers of this listserv...it is the choice of words and the lack of balance inherent in those words. I don't mind Civil War/War Between the States, although I think it flies in the face of most historiography, but the original posting calling the event aggression followed by the sequel claiming occupation strikes me as political, and that seems inappropriate for this venue. I would much rather hear about some new archaeological insights into the conflict and its aftermath than the long string of postings that likely will follow this exchange and distract participants from their research while clogging everybody's inbox.
James G. Gibb
Gibb Archaeological Consulting
2554 Carrollton Road
Annapolis, Maryland USA 21403
443.482.9593
www.gibbarchaeology.org www.porttobacco.blogspot.com
Apr 12, 2011 07:38:26 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
Actually, I disagree. It is not a political statement at all. If historical archaeology deals with historical facts and documents, then this is a very good place for this information to appear.
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Jim wrote:
> I withdraw my question...it is a political statement, and one best made--if at all--somewhere other than in a professional listserv.
> James G. Gibb
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