Stephen A. Douglas important to history

I wish to take exception with your editorial in today’s paper advocating for the removal of all monuments to Illinois Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, including the desecration of his grave here in Chicago. While his legacy may contain some warts as it pertains to the slavery issue, as did many others of his day, he was a largerthan-life figure who served his state and country well in many other areas and is an important part of our history. The same could be said for many other historical figures who have recently become the object of ridicule. James E. Marchert, Sr., Joliet Send letters to letters@suntimes.com. Please include your neighborhood or hometown and a phone number for verification purposes.