Topic: Confederate History Month

CNN's Don Lemon and Roland Martin discuss Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's proclamation of Confederate History Month. Roland Martin labels the Confederacy as "American terrorists" and "traitors." The hosts critique the segment as sensationalist media designed to provoke controversy rather than provide historical context.

The proclamation of Confederate History Month in Virginia has sparked a national debate over the causes of the Civil War and the role of slavery. While modern narratives focus almost exclusively on slavery, historical analysis suggests the conflict was rooted in states' rights and opposition to federal overreach. The hosts argue that the current media focus on racial tension is a political tool used to marginalize the concept of state sovereignty.