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Its unfortunate how little local history is taught in our schools. Confederate symbols and ideology are offensive for many reasons to real Michiganders and have no place at a local family event. I do find it unfortunate the fair was practically over before it was noticed by the commissioners, but am excited they are taking steps to correct the issue.

I honestly don't understand the sentiment to cherish and propagate any symbols from the confederate era. It was a dark chapter in American history. I can understand cherishing the memory of your fallen ancestors but you do not need these offensive symbols to do that. It's no better than erecting a statue in the middle of town square of a convicted child molester. Go ahead and cherish your fore bearers in private but don't force the rest of us to do so.