In my opinion,  I hope that the monuments are being removed on the basis of being as symbol of slavery.  However if it is a monument in memory fallen Confederate soldiers who gave their lives during the Civil War then perhaps they should remain.  Personally, I have late relatives who were either KIA or served with the allies (442nd) and likewise with the Japanese Imperial Army during WWII. I would not appreciate having a monument(s) in memory to them removed based on some misguided sense of justice (?)  Just saying...