If we take down statues, could we leave the horses?

would have more monuments than people. Monuments are erected for a particular person who went above and beyond the call of duty, whether it be in war or in peace. Robert E. Lee was not that person.

Steven Malin, Boynton Beach

I had the blessed experience of attending Lee College (Now the prestigious Lee University). Located in the heart of Cleveland, Tenn., Lee and its vast campus faces Lee Avenue and all the city honors the place, the name and its history.

With all of the incomprehensive madness, stupidity, absurdness and actions of demolitions of historic symbols, I am wondering if it would be acceptable for these “modern revolutionaries” to at least leave the beautiful horses so they may remind us that not only did they have nothing to do with the mounted figure, they’ll remain as a nice decoration and respect to the beauty and nobility of the equine gift to humanity.

Should Lee University and the city of Cleveland Tenn., change their names? It is indeed a very disturbing society. We need God. achievements of some of the honorees and I’ve been introduced to some others. Presidents and first ladies host a White House reception to honor the recipients. The telecast at the end of December is always a special event.

Not this year. This president will not attend the ceremony nor will he host the reception. Is he anti-art? Does he really want to defund the National Endowment for the Arts? Can he not pay attention to anyone or anything else if he is not at the center of attention? Why is this hard for me to believe after his seven months in office? I guess I keep hoping that this emptiness will end soon and there will be beauty in the world again.