Why should we continue to

display a monument to a past that caused a great deal of

human suffering? We should stop letting a war that was

fought almost 140 years ago determine our views and

beliefs today. I'm sure the Jewish people who live in

Germany today are grateful that flags displaying the

swastika are not still flown throughout their country.

I live among many of the

so-called carpetbaggers of Peachtree City and feel

fortunate to call many of them friends. I firmly believe

in our country, which is the United States of America and

not the Confederate States of America. I don't view my

fellow citizens from the Northeast, Midwest, or West

Coast any differently than anyone else. I have been lucky

enough to live in and be exposed to the various regions

in our country and am happy to report we are all more

alike than we are different. All of us are fortunate to

be living in a wonderful melting pot that embraces

diversity and gives us the freedom of choice.

As for Ms. Saul's many

complaints and laments about the United States, I

challenge her to find a better place to live. Our country

is experiencing one of the greatest economic booms ever

as well as a resurgence in volunteerism, community

service and involved parenting.

We as Americans are truly

blessed. Yes, we have some politicians making mistakes,

but show me a country or even a local government that

does not. Rather than wasting time immersing ourselves in

a past conflict from over a hundred years ago, we should

look to the future and strive to give a little something

back to our society.

Julie Jackson

Peachtree City