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General Lee

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Editor, Times-Union:

In Don Guard's recent letter, he referred to Robert E. Lee as "one of our most famous generals."

I have to assume that Mr. Guard is referring to the same Lee, a slaveowner, that led the Confederate forces in a war to keep slavery intact - a war which very nearly tore this country apart.

Mr. Guard's previous letters - and the mindset behind them - are suddenly much clearer now. It explains his unwavering support of George W. Bush, who much like Lee, is fighting a war he cannot win, and a war that should have never been waged in the first place.

I'll give Lee credit, though - at least he knew when to quit.

Matt Perry

San Diego, Calif., via e-mail

formerly of Mentone