Moving Past Silent Sam 7 Alex Helms for the First Time I Am Ashamed of My School 9 Nicole Divers

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2 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 CONTENTS

Refections Upon Silent Sam 4 Branson Inscore Moving Past Silent Sam 7 Alex Helms For The First Time I am Ashamed of my School 9 Nicole Divers

Unity: The Ultimate Solution 11 Jonathon Wixtrom

A Site For Sam 13 Waddy Davis and Kathy Arab

Mob Rule Cannot Win 15 Jesse Oliver

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Refections Upon Silent Sam: From the Descendant of a Confederate Veteran

BRANSON INSCORE Senior Communication w/ music minor Statesville, NC [email protected]

There’s no reason for and assessing the full extent habit the political landscape this article to repeat the of the damage.” While this to think for ourselves. sequence of events that statement in its entirely was unfolded on the night of ambiguous, which was kind Last year was my first August 20th, 2018. If you of the point as far as I can at UNC Chapel Hill. Most are reading this, you likely tell, it was also a reflection mornings, I rode the Cha- already know the details. If of the way our university has pel Hill transit up Franklin not, there are plenty of ac- handled the entire situation. Street, to the intersection counts, more detailed than If that large bronze Confed- of Franklin and Hender- one I could give you in this erate Soldier had landed on son. There I would cross the short article. The process of a protester or bystander that street to McCorkle Place. It bringing this article to frui- night, he or she could have was usually sometime be- tion has been beneficial in very easily been killed. And tween 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. and helping its writer figure out destruction of public prop- the upper part of campus what he actually believes. erty, well, I’m pretty sure was almost always quiet. It And after bringing this piece that is against the law. How- became routine that I stop to fruition, I’m not afraid to ever, just because an action for a few moments, almost in say that I’m still unsure ex- is unlawful does not mean meditation, and look up at actly what it is that I believe, that it is inherently or mor- the bronze statue we know as which is a hell of a way to ally wrong. That being the Silent Sam, standing there,

“And after bringing this piece to fruition, I’m not afraid to say that I’m still unsure exactly what it is that I believe, which is a hell of a way to begin an article, I know. But, maybe this complexity is the point. ” begin an article, I know. But, case, was it morally wrong to dashingly, on his pedestal maybe this complexity is the tear down the statue? That is amongst the tranquility of point. a question we should all be the morning. In those few asking ourselves. And while moments, I would sometimes Following the events of doing so, we should remove think of all the things I had August 20th, Chancellor Folt ourselves from the polar- to do throughout the day. It released a message, part of ity and malevolence that served as a moment to center which read, “…last night’s increasingly inhabits both myself, to give myself per- actions were unlawful and sides of the political spec- spective. Many mornings I dangerous, and we are very trum, not only in the ex- would think about the stu- fortunate that no one was tremities. This means leaving dents memorialized in the injured. The police are in- behind the pathetic agendas statue who, as the pedestal vestigating the vandalism and identity politics that in-

4 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 says, “… entered the war of Carr gave a speech in which joy today. That would be 1861-1865 in answer to the he boasted of horse-whip- my great-great-grandfather, call of their country and ping a black woman near the James H. Johnson. Jim was whose lives taught the lesson university grounds, and even a farmer Wilkes County, of their Great Commander worse, claimed the suprema- North Carolina drafted into that duty is the sublimest cy of the Anglo-Saxon race. the Army of Northern Vir- word in the English lan- Either of these facts seem to ginia in October of 1863. He guage.” I would think about be enough for some folks to served in Company D of the the gift of attending this demand the statue be torn 33rd regiment NC infantry: university without the worry down. They are not (neces- Lane’s Brigade, Heth’s Divi-

of being called off to war. As sarily?) wrong. I sympathize sion, A.P. Hill’s Corps. Over far as I’m concerned, that is with those who feel Silent the past few years, uncover- one motivational way to start Sam has no place upon our ing information about him the day. To be given that campus. And while I cannot has taught me quite a bit perspective almost mandates empathize with those whose about the Civil War, and that one not take his or her ancestors were bound by the myself. There was a reason opportunities for granted. chains of slavery, I can look why Jim, a Southerner from

“If the defecation of public property becomes a viable solution to social or political confict, the consequences could be far worse than the initial confict. ”

With that being said, I’m to my own ancestors, who a longtime Southern family, not at all naïve enough to fought a rich man’s war, for waited until he was drafted think that the scenario I just insight. in late 1863 to enlist in the described is the way in which Confederate Army. There that statue will be universally Some of those mornings was a reason why he deserted interpreted. I understand at McCorkle Place, another that army in November of that Silent Sam comes with young man would cross my 1864. And, there was a rea- his own set of baggage, that mind as I looked up at Silent son why he willingly took is impossible to deny. He Sam, one who would have the oath of allegiance to bears the uniform of a coun- been 21 years old in 1863. the Union in April of 1865. try who fought to defend And while he might have Without having his letters, the abysmal institution of held a striking resemblance without speaking to him slavery. On the day of Silent to myself, he was afforded directly, it is impossible to Sam’s dedication, Julian none of the luxuries I en- know. He may have opposed,

FEATURED ARTICLE 5 even despised, the institution Petersburg, starving, his tat- of political action, at what of slavery. He may have been tered clothes covered in mud, point does that action be- an unabashed racist. He may fighting a rich man’s war. In come impracticable? From have not been able to afford that moment, I was thankful my perspective, violence will to leave his Wilkes County for him and his service and only lead to more violence, farm, it is clear he could not thankful that I did not have and if Sam’s protesters want afford a draft deferment. He to even consider leaving this more violence I am afraid may not have felt he had a University to go fight a war. they may end up biting off dog in the fight, so to speak. As I attend the University of more than they can chew. We I do not know. But he has North Carolina and as I write fought one Civil War, let us taught me that The War this piece, I stand upon his not forget and fight another. Between the States is not shoulders, and the shoulders The protesters who tore nearly as black and white of so many other that came down that statue thought as everyone would like it to before me. they were making monu- be. Contrarily, I believe it is mental strides in the name far more complex than most While I remain unsure as of social justice. This writer people are willing to admit. to whether Silent Sam has a thinks that their actions, in How do I reconcile the valor moral justification for stand- the manner in which they and bravery of poor men who ing upon his pedestal at the were committed, accom- fought to defend their home- head of McCorkle Place, I plished absolutely nothing. land, land I live on to this do believe that, for the time Over time they will see that day, with the motives of the being, it would be best that this is the case and they will rich, who sent those same he be returned, if for noth- move on to the next social- men to war to defend the ing else, out of respect for justice-wild-goose-chase. enslavement of other human the rule of law. If Silent Sam This will be a continuing beings, or the less honor- need not inhabit the north cycle until it is realized, until able soldiers who may or may end of campus, then so be we all realize, that societal have not fought alongside it, but let legal action take change does not come from them? That is a question I’m its course. If the defecation tearing down commemora- still wrestling with. However, of public property becomes tive pieces of metal. It only when I looked at Silent Sam, a viable solution to social or comes from the change of there were many mornings political conflict, the conse- the individual, from the im- when I saw the unfamil- quences could be far worse provement of the individual, iar face of my great-great- than the initial conflict. If from the choice of the in- grandfather, seated in the one considers the actions of dividual to become a better trenches of Cold Harbor or August 20th a viable course human being. CR.

6 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 Moving Past Silent Sam

Can division turn to unity?

Alex Helms Sophomore Political Science Matthews, NC [email protected]

Let me begin by stating the ideals. Representing those power to destroy state prop- obvious; any kind of racism who left UNC to fight in the erty. Just because something is unacceptable. Regardless Civil War, the statue has a is found offensive by a sect of one’s political views, all negative stigma and contro- of the population does not rational thinkers can agree versy attached to it. It does mean that group has the on that. Racism is not in- not directly endorse racism, right to break the law. Van- stinctive, it is learned, and but it represents the Confed- dalism is still a crime. Even it is a vile concept that too eracy. It is understandable if the offenders believe they many people embrace. For- why some students would are justified in tearing down tunately, great strides have have a bad connotation of Si- Silent Sam, this is not an been made since the years lent Sam and be upset walk- effective way to deal with a of slavery in the 1800’s. All ing past the statue on the problem. races are, by law, equal in way to class every day. the United States, and this Violence leads to more is rightfully so. However, Different people have violence. The influx of radi- signs of the past remain. different interpretations of cals from the surrounding There are valid arguments what the statue represents, areas protesting and riot- to both sides, but regard- and this is fine. Every indi- ing on school grounds are

“Even if the offenders believe they are justifed in tearing down Silent Sam, this is not an effective way to deal with a problem.” less of whether Silent Sam is vidual is allowed and encour- threatening the well-being returned to its original place aged to exercise freedom of of students on a daily basis. or not, it should no longer expression. Although re- Radical members of both the divide people in Chapel Hill. cently, it seems as if the line left and right are clashing in Instead, the standing of between expression and sup- an area that is supposed to Silent Sam should be de- pression has been blurred. be for learning. The cam- termined by reasonable and Silent Sam is controversial, pus is in shambles, and stu- inclusive debate, not mob but the statue is property of dents fear violence walking rule, and it should inspire the state. Unless the govern- to Franklin Street at night. the seeking of mutual under- ment deems it necessary to This is purely unaccept- standing between two oppos- take down, it should legally able and presents a difficult ing sides. stand. This does not imply situation. Once Silent Sam that it is morally justified was removed, protesters Some may disagree, but for Silent Sam to stand, but from the far right came to Silent Sam was most likely it also does not mean that campus bearing Confeder- constructed based on racist outside groups have the ate flags. If Sam is put back

FEATURED ARTICLE 7 “Instead of using Silent Sam as a rallying point for radicalization of either side, this opportunity should be used to discuss and overcome differences.” up, in accordance with state people do not agree on what is just a statue. A metal law, members of the left will racism means, this is a cycli- figure standing in McCorkle likely riot violently until it is cal issue that seems to have Place should not have the removed again, either legally no end. Every day there is power to divide an entire or forcefully. This is not something that offends an- university community. In- how civilized people should other group and protests are stead of using Silent Sam as settle differences. A solu- assembled to suppress any- a rallying point for radical- tion made collectively by the thing that is not deemed to ization of either side, this state, university and students be politically correct. The opportunity should be used of the university should be left believes that racism is to discuss and overcome dif- achieved without the influ- only possible against minor- ferences. Have a conversa- ence of outside agitators. ity communities, but this tion with someone who dis- is not accurate. Prejudice agrees with you. Genuinely Silent Sam has been torn against anyone for simply the listen to their opinions and down. Now what? A symbol color of their skin is morally concerns and seek to under- of what some perceive to be wrong and is racism. People stand why they believe what glorifying the ideals of the should be judged by the they believe. Only through Confederacy is no longer quality of their intentions mutual understanding will on campus. What does this and actions, not by the color strained race relations stop change? As I mentioned of their skin. being an issue plaguing in earlier, almost everyone can our community, as well as agree that racist thoughts At the end of the day, communities all across the and actions are disgust- whether put back up, moved United States. CR. ing. Unfortunately, because or thrown away, Silent Sam

8 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 For the First Time in my Life I am Ashamed of my School

The recent actions taken by protestors in no way refect the attitude of the entire student body despite the outspoken support for Silent Sam’s toppling.

Nicole Diver Junior Political Science, Economics Tarheel born. If I could be Holly Springs, NC symbol of hatred and white- described in one phrase, that [email protected] supremacy. Even if this would be it. I can remember were the case, such violent cheering on the heels dur- harm, and that can be easily actions should under no ing every March Madness for avoided is apparently capable circumstances be used nor over a decade. I cried the day of causing so much distress should they be condoned by I got my UNC acceptance let- that protestors resorted to the community. It is for this ter in the mail. I have always vandalism. reason that I am, for the first stood by my fellow Tarheels time in my life, ashamed of no matter their background. I could talk about how my fellow Tarheels. Not only After all, we all bleed blue. Sam is a representation of for the reckless actions taken And yet, I now feel almost history, of events that once by a few fanatical protestors embarrassed to be associated took place, and how tearing against Sam but also for the with this campus. it down won’t change that. support they are receiving Or how as privileged college from students not involved. As I’m sure by now the en- students these protestors In many ways the support- tire campus has heard, Silent could be directing their ef- ers are just as guilty as those

“…such violent actions should under no circumstances be used nor should they be condoned by the community.”

Sam was torn down Monday forts to a much more worth- who pulled the rope that August 20th. Sam stood for while cause such as volun- brought Sam down. 105 years on our campus as teering at the Orange County a tribute to the alumni who Food Bank – an organization I recognize that the United fought in the Confederate that supports people who are States is no stranger to rac- Army. As such, Sam has long actually in distress. But each ism. Even today, there are been a source of controversy. of these points have been still pockets of society that Many students claim that he made time and time again are reminiscent of the Jim enforces racist ideals and with clearly no effect. I will Crow Era, although these therefor threatens their way say this, however – no mat- pockets are few and far be- of life. This was their justifi- ter what perceived injustice tween. Truly, I admire those cation for violently breaking you’re fighting to correct, who fought against racist the law and toppling a his- vandalism is never the prop- institutions in the US during toric monument. er recourse. the mid-twentieth century. Not only were they fighting Let that sink in for a min- Let’s say, for argument’s for a noble cause, they did so ute. A statue that was built sake, that I bought into the respectfully and with dignity. over 100 years ago, that is notion that Silent Sam is a As Martin Luther King Jr. causing no one any physical

FEATURED ARTICLE 9 “In an environment like UNC, so saturated with young minds eager to leave their mark on society, violent protesting can seem almost glamorous”

In an environment like said, “Darkness cannot drive If Sam doesn’t go back UNC, so saturated with out darkness; only light can up, the possibilities for the young minds eager to leave do that. Hate cannot drive SJWs’ next target are end- their mark on society, violent out hate; only love can do less. The Pit, the Old Well, protesting can seem almost that.” the Bell Tower – all historic glamorous. Especially now, symbols of UNC, a university given the vocal, positive re- The destruction of Sam that some claim was built sponse to Sam’s destruction and the response it received on and is still afflicted with from fellow Tarheels. The also worries me about our institutionalized racism. attention, much like a drug, school’s future. With no What better way to protest is addicting. After the com- more Silent Same to protest, such an injustice than by motion over Sam dies down what will the social jus- destroying the remnants of the SJWs of our campus will tice warriors of UNC move its foundation? You can call be off searching for their onto next? Personally, as an me crazy or tell me I’m exag- next fix. Where they’ll find it arachnophobe, I hope it’s gerating but if you’d gone is yet unknown but sooner or the newly installed 27-foot around campus thirty years later they will find some in- spider statue on North Cam- ago and asked students if justice to wine about and the pus. Although there are talks they thought that Silent Sam violent tactics used on Sam of Sam going back up, and would be torn down by pro- will likely manifest again. It therefore remaining a target testors in their lifetime, they is my only hope that I will for these SJWs, I’m doubtful probably would have said have graduated by the time given this university’s history no. Change, whether good or they fix on their next victim. of passive responses to Silent bad, can be unpredictable. CR. Sam protestors.

10 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 Unity: The Ultimate Solution

The right needs to work alongside the left to resolve the war on Silent Sam

JONATHON WIXTROM Sophomore Physics (Quantitative Finance & Mathematics) Fayetteville, NC [email protected]

As Silent Sam fell to the his toppling. I had difficulty dents, however, who appre- cries and jeers of protestors understanding how so many ciate the lawless removal of on the night of August 20th, of my peers could adopt this Silent Sam. I would like to 2018, he carried with him mob mentality as acceptable suggest that they have not the hallowed tradition of conduct, but after much con- yet recognized the juxtaposi- due process. While he man- templation, I have concluded tion of the two or hesitate aged to cling stoically to his that these students are not to condemn these actions to rifle, he could not help but as depraved as it appears but avoid association with the al- release all hope for undefiled were instead caught up in leged white supremacism and justice. The thunderclouds the flood of emotions sur- racism swirling around the rolling above Sam’s undigni- rounding Silent Sam. While contentious monument. fied resting place delivered their ignorance is inexcus- not only rain, but also a dark able, instead of responding At each of the rallies and shadow that remains above with high-and-mighty rheto- protests I have attended the UNC administration, stu- ric, we must regard them regarding the Confeder- dent body, and community. with patience. ate statue, I have seen signs and heard cries implying ‘If When I heard that Silent Growing up, my father you are not joining us, you Sam was pulled down, I was repeatedly told me “Think must be against us!’ While I

“When confronting fellow students about the dangers of Antifa, the right must be clear that it is not condemning the political left.” unsurprised. I anticipated before you speak!” Honestly, agree with Dietrich Bonhoef- he would fall eventually at I still at times need this re- fer (German theologian and the hands of vandals, but minder, but the Silent Sam anti-Nazi dissident) that “si- a small part of me hoped situation perfectly illustrates lence in the face of evil is evil that he could be (at the very the wisdom in considering itself”, I disagree that the least) relocated peacefully. the ramifications of bold Antifascist League (or more Despite this bleak expecta- proclamations. Should I ask commonly, “Antifa”) is the tion, I was shocked when I the average Carolina student only ‘righteous’ side. Accord- witnessed the reactions of if vandalism and mob justice ing to these activists, if you my peers. Many of them were is an acceptable standard, I refuse to stand for everything thrilled that Sam was finally would surely get a quick ‘no’ they stand for, you must be gone. Even more were ju- in reply. There is a substan- in opposition to every moral bilant about the manner of tial number of these respon- position they hold. Had I

FEATURED ARTICLE 11 been unaware of the flaws and extreme leftist groups that divide our country. As in this tactic, I would have (I say this to demonstrate Abraham Lincoln once stat- found myself easily swept that the radical 1% on both ed, “A house divided cannot away with my naive peers. sides of the aisle should be stand.” In the same way, a not be used to represent the unified UNC is stronger than The primary error in An- remaining 99%). Instead, a divided UNC. Therefore, we tifa’s philosophy stems from conservatives need to remind as the community of UNC- the main premise that their their audience that they also Chapel Hill must display our goals must be accomplished stand against racism and do mutual disgust for racism regardless of the conse- not condone white suprem- and chaos and unabashedly quences. In other words, acy in any form. Instead of establish our affinity for the ends justify the means. bold accusations, the right truth and justice as we seek This line of reasoning is very needs to posit its arguments a clear resolution regarding dangerous because at first in a clear but gentle manner. Silent Sam’s future. CR. sight, it appears reasonable. Beneath the appeal, however, “By demonstrating care for justice apart from politics, we can hopefully begin removing the harsh barriers that divide our country.” lies vindication for inexplica- By demonstrating care for ble atrocities. The Crusades justice apart from politics, of medieval times were con- we can hopefully begin re- ducted under the banner of moving the harsh barriers ‘it is better to force Christi- anity upon people than to let them die without it’. Simi- larly, torture is accepted by some because ‘it is better for one person to suffer cruelty than for many people to die needlessly’. Those who tore down Silent Sam will agree with me that the Crusades were wrong and that torture is unacceptable. However, they still find themselves vindicated because they feel their actions aren’t causing harm to anyone. Thankfully, nobody was injured when Silent Sam came down, but the precedent set by this endeavor can easily lead to future bodily harm. When confronting fellow students about the dangers of Antifa, the right must be clear that it is not condemning the political left. The Republican party is as much to blame for the modern- day Ku Klux Klan and other alt-right neo-Nazi groups as Democrats are for Antifa

12 CAROLINA REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 2018 Silent Sam Should not be Silenced WADDY DAVIS KATHY ARAB Colonel (r) USArmy, Chapel Hill, NC Special Forces; Com- Graduated 1981 merical Contractor Silent Sam should not Chapel Hill, NC Such passive disregard for be silenced. He has a grave the security and safety of message for students of all students and towns people by eras: What battles are worth Although some students the Chancellor, Provosts, and fighting, and is the war were charged for rioting Chief Blue needs to be inves- worth your life? We should and defacing public prop- tigated. remember the sacrifice of erty, with radical professors those students who Sam influencing them, how will We must remember the represents. Theirs was an era the university be able to motives that gave us Sam- filled with prejudices that maintain their established -tragic loss of UNC lives. The modern generations have code of conduct? Per The prejudices of One are not fervently fought to overcome Office of Student Conduct reflective of the memoriam with understanding. Remov- website, “the Undergraduate to those students. Instead of ing Sam’s statue does not re- and Graduate & Profession- reacting destructively, let’s move his history, but rather al School branches of the (1) Teach our history empha- feeds divisiveness and could student-led Honor System sizing the civility we want reverse the healing progress works with campus and local to embrace and (2) Relocate made since Sam was erected community partners to pro- Silent Sam to an appropri- 105 years ago. mote safe, responsible stu- ate historical setting such as dent conduct and to provide the North Carolina Room of

“We must remember the motives that gave us Sam--tragic loss of UNC lives. The prejudices of One are not reflective of the memoriam to those students.”

Have we truly become education surrounding the Wilson Library. This room more civil since The Civil honor, integrity, and ethical houses up to 50K objects War? It was mob rule, not decision-making expected of NC history and culture, the Rule of Law, the night of all Carolina community including maps, books, and Silent Sam was torn down. members. …Carolina stu- furniture dating from the And, a key leader in Sam’s dents pledge…to hold them- late 18th and 19th centu- toppling was University An- selves… to a high standard of ries. Adding a plaque telling thropology Professor Dwayne academic and non-academic Sam’s complete story will Dixon, a militant Redneck conduct while both on and help observers to understand Revolt and radical Antifa off Carolina’s campus. This historical context. Our only member who participated commitment to academic hope for civil discourse of in the recent Charlottesville integrity, ethical behavior, controversial subjects is to demonstration. This is not personal responsibility and treat them academically. the kind of person we need civil discourse exemplifies Please forward a letter to indoctrinating the minds of the “Carolina Way”, and this the UNC Board of Governors future generations. How is commitment is codified in (Chairman W. Louis Bassett, such a person allowed to be both the University’s Honor Jr. and Vice Chairman Harry retained by the university, Code and in other University L. Smith, Jr) supporting this or even get hired in the first student conduct-related poli- initiative to move Silent Sam place? Were there no warn- cies.” Obviously, something to the Wilson Library His- ing signs? broke down in this system. tory and Culture room. CR.