Peter:

I appreciate your thoughtful comments. If you read closely, you'll note I make no defense of the erection of statues or the premise of "states' rights,' though I am a Federalist and recognize the vast differences about how people in the 19th Century felt about states as opposed to now. My point is that individual liberty allows for context, differences of opinion, and deliberation. I'm not opposed to local communities or elected officials making a decision to move these monuments. What I do reject is the notion that our leaders should make these decisions based on trying to satiate a majoritarian mob. Conservatives (classical Liberals) are absolutely for freedom, liberty and justice for all peoples; but that is not achieved through lawless behavior. 

Our ultimate goal of freedom, liberty and justice for all is best achieved through economic freedom and human flourishing. Such freedom recognizes no color or country or origin. Focusing on identity is counter to our goal.

Thanks