r/u_DinnerOut2001

So, in short, Robert E. Lee’s affection for state, family, and property superseded his oath to the USA. I understand there are many who defend him still, but if this happened today, he’d be painted as a traitor. So I’m wondering why there are still so many in defense of him still. Also, this makes me wonder why so many influential people in the past didn’t see him as a traitor, like Eisenhower. I’m genuinely wondering, not trying to argue, just trying to learn.