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Good news: $9 million appropriated to save battlefields
Date published: 11/2/2009
LAST WEEK, Congress approved a The Civil War Preservation Trust, just one of the groups fighting to rescue battlefields threatened by development, says it has saved over 28,000 acres in 20 states. Our own Central Virginia Battlefield Trust has preserved almost 900 acres. Their efforts, and others like them, have saved much more than land--they have preserved history and, in doing so, have honored the sacrifice of all who fought in that terrible struggle. But much remains to be done. Preservationists assert that 30 acres of battlefield are lost each day. With the 150th anniversary of the Civil War hard upon us, this is the time to focus our efforts (and our dollars) toward keeping important battlefield land from the bulldozers. Sen. Jim Webb was on the front lines of the effort to get the $9 million commitment in the Interior bill. Now it will be up to state and local governments and preservation groups to find the matching funds. When a battlefield is lost, it's lost for good. We have much to learn from the Civil War, and much yet to contemplate. There's no better place than a grassy field, ground hallowed by the sacrifice of those who fought there, to start that process.
Date published: 11/2/2009
Maybe it's just me...
(posted by
brandonj
, Nov. 4, 2009 5:04 pm)
But don't we have enough battlefield park land? The fact is, in an area like this, battles were fought all over the place and we can't preserve it all. This is yet another example of how our government wastes significant amounts of money during a recession in ways that don't create jobs or help people.
Errata
(posted by
Mandrake
, Nov. 3, 2009 9:40 am)
Only 65% GRADUATE 35% drop out.
This si a total waste of my money..and no one asked me
(posted by
Mandrake
, Nov. 3, 2009 9:37 am)
That 9 million could be spent improving education in the classroom including finding ways to keep kids in school and graduate. 65% of American kids drop out of school, ensuring that soon America will cease to function unless we keep importing smart well educated foreigners.
If you want to know about battles, wars and heroes..go read a book. That piece of dirt is good for tourism that's it. So let whover profits from the battlefields buy them and charge admission
Battlefields are outdoor classrooms
(posted by
romy23
, Nov. 2, 2009 5:03 pm)
The author is right that these preserved battlefields serve as outdoor classrooms. Walking the lands where the brave men fought is an awe-inspiring experience and helps visitors truly understand and appreciate what happened on those grounds.
Win Win
(posted by
Liberty76
, Nov. 2, 2009 1:29 pm)
These funds will help preserve key parcels, and create a landscape tourists will continue to visit for many years hence. Sounds like a win-win for everyone involved.
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