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For more than half a century Robert E Lee has been esteemed and revered by Americans on both sides of the Mason Dixon line.

Those who revere him claim he was a “ gentleman” a man of courage, character, faith as well as incredible military skill.

He did after all hold off a superior Yankee force for 4 years despite coming from the South, an area which had precious little in terms of manufacturing.

Other southern generals ( JEB Stuart, Jackson, Beauregard) are presented similarly where as the northern generals ( Sherman, Grant) are viewed as barbarians and sinners who only won through sheer brute force.

I’m more than certain there are all boys Christian military academies in Virginia and other southern states where the highest praise a student can get is to be have a character and ethic “ just like Robert E Lee.

In my ( limited) knowledge of southern history and culture I get the sense that three states: Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia are thought to be the cradle of southern civilization, the highest expressions of southern culture.

Virginia is the home of George Washington and the early US presidents as well as that gentleman, Robert E Lee.

South Carolina is known for its high culture, indigo and rice production as well as its importance in the Revolution, colonial days and civil war.

Georgia too has its planter society, and respectability. Admittedly gone with the wind highlighted Georgia’s star.

For some reason the other southern states ( Tennessee, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama etc) don’t seem to have the same “panache” as those three.

Is there any truth to this sense of thought? Which one is the “ best?”

For any southerners who are pro confederate or look at the confederacy with pride, may I ask why?

Im well aware of the reverence that Robert E Lee has in the South, well aware of the atrocities of the Union army when they conquered Dixie ( especially Sherman’s March to the sea.) I’ve seen Gone with the Wind, and am aware of people who say it was a war for “ states rights.” States rights to do what, may I ask?

It’s likely every single person on this Reddit has confederate ancestors. Was their cause righteous? Why or why not?

For example, Dallas you may think of a socialite type of person, NYC a business person on subways, California cities you may think of a surfer. Those were some exagerrated images with a little bit of truth to them. I just bring them up to kind of illustrate examples. Because in my lack of knowledge on the matter, I don't really have an image or understanding of cultural traits to draw distinguishers between people of those different rural areas I've mentioned.

Also, do you feel you have a deeper tie with people in other rural regions, than lets say a Houstonian
and Los Angeles person would feel with one another (they don't really feel ties)?

Louisiana is different from the rest of the south. It was settled by the French years ago and ( in the south at least) is traditionally Catholic as opposed to the Baptist/ evangelical strains of other southern states.

It also is somewhat more corrupt, especially in New Orleans. And there is of course it’s unique creole, French, and Spanish culture. . Do you regard Louisiana any diffenty other southern states? If so, how?

may 27th or may 30th?

Georgia Protection Act

Preamble:

The Georgia Protection Act aims to protect rural communities from ever-expanding suburban sprawl in Georgia by halting and preventing harmful new developments in counties with ever-growing populations. The Georgia Protection Act aims to halt development and preserve rural communities and wildlife.

Section 1:

Section 1 of the Georgia Protection Act will halt any new developments in the following counties in and around the Atlanta metropolitan area: Spalding County, Meriwether County, Pike County, Lamar County, Henry County, Walton County, Cherokee County, Bartow County, Paulding County, Carroll County, and Barrow County.

Section 2:

Section 2 of the Georgia Protection Act will halt any developments in the northern counties of Georgia to preserve Appalachia: Fannin County, Gilmer County, Pickens County, Dawson County, Lumpkin County, and Union County.

Section 3:

Section 3 of the Georgia Protection Act will establish that developments can still occur under certain circumstances. The first requirement is that all developments must be approved by a ballot vote of registered voters in the county that is protected and all details pertaining to these new developments must be thoroughly vetted for approval by all registered voters in the county by a ballot.

If the local registered voters vote with at least a 63.5% majority of approval, the development can go through any additional legislative requirements by the county in question before being constructed. 

If the local registered voters vote with at least a 36.5% majority of disapproval, the development is halted and the land that was going to be developed is seized by the county in question and sold and a moratorium is placed on that parcel of land from being developed for an additional 9 years and 6 months.

These requirements state that a home must sit on a parcel that is at least 3 acres, at least 55 feet from the street, and the parcel is at least 65% forested with trees or shrubs that are native to the county in question. In addition, homes must pass a “sturdiness test” which will be designated by the county in question.

Conclusion:

The Georgia Protection Act aims to preserve the local integrity and culture of communities that are being actively destroyed by new developments

As a disclaimer, I'm gonna say that I abhorr racism and bigotry, and not taking an active stance against either. However, as a Texan I feel that flying the southern cross can (!) simply be pride in one's southern identity. Of course, when extremist groups like neonazis and kkk use the flag, it is hateful and wrong. So, what's your opinion? Edit: I know I spelled y'all wrong. Damn Autocorrect!!

Over on r/TheSouth, I'm hosting a Most Southern State competition. You can see the details there, and one of the polls has already opened.