Jackson v. Frietchie

Barbra Frietchie is a powerful old woman who is brave, noble, and very strong-minded. She stood up for what she thinks it is right, even through times that she have to do so alone. Although she is a highly admirable character, I do not agree with her actions when she met the confederate troops. I know, that this sounds strange. How can anyone disagree her actions? The reason is very simple: She could have gotten all of her town killed. What if Stonewall Jackson was in a terrible mood and didn't want to waste his time hearing her speech? He could have killed all of them, and of course, all of the flags would have been torn apart, the way the people the that town would be. She, was putting the life of many at sake. So, I for one think that her actions aren't the BEST way solve her problem.  I still admire her courage, though, for it isn't easy to be the only one waving your flag in front of your enemies, and it gets especially scary when you have to do it alone. Stonewall Jackson, on the other hand is also a powerful man with a heart as hard as stone. For, he had killed millions on the battle field, how can he not be? He is also brave, and very much strong minded, he is pretty noble as well. For, not killing an enemy who was obviously against him. That was noble, thinking of not only himself but majority before him.  He could have felt angry that the old dame embarrassed him, and killed her. He didn't though, which is what makes him admirable.