Olustee Monument: I'm disappointed in "tit for tat". Enough is enough
Posted September 18, 2013 09:35 am | (5
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Related Letter:
Olustee Descendant: Let their spirits rest. No new
monuments
Photo: Survivors at dedication
I am disappointed to discover that the Florida State Parks department, as custodian of the Olustee Park, has ceded to a politically correct “tit for tat” “fair is fair” attitude in approving a “Special” monument to Federal forces in front of the State monument there.
First, their facts are wrong when they say there are no monuments to the Union. The State of Florida built a monument there more than a 100 years ago in a spirit of unification – observing the battle and recognizing BOTH SIDES. The brief text shows no bias to either side. Both a US and a CS flag fly in front of the monument.
But it appears the Park Service feels it is ok to populate the park with special monuments. If this one is allowed, how many more ‘special’ monuments will be approved?
I say, let the spirits of the fallen rest, and let it continue to be a place of peace, not littered with multiple monuments. Besides, there is already a special Federal monument at the cemetery.
I say enough is enough.
A Concerned Citizen for Preservation of the Park
Lunelle Siegel
Temple Terrace, FL