[Hoot Gibson]

It took a while for "roving mobs" to get motivated to act in these ways...over a century of displayed racism in some cases in what we call the land of the free.

Southern leaders seceded and waged war against the USA to preserve the institution of slavery. That is treason and makes the entire war about slavery. You may want to study your history. Just a tip... particularly review some of the Articles of Secession.

Winners have the monopolies. See any statues of King George around? Nope they pulled those down in 1776.

Secession was not treason. If you disagree, then try putting together a list of all of those Confederate soldiers and elected officials who were tried and convicted of treason. I never said that slavery was not a factor in southern states decision to secede, but then you already know that, don't you? What I said was that most southerners did not own slaves and most Confederate soldiers did not join the fight to preserve the institution of slavery.

As for toppling statues, none of the thugs engaging in that modern day practice fought or won a war. Mobs have no inherent right to destroy or deface public property and you should be ashamed for defending their crimes.