If someone purchases a statue of Nat Turner I would have no problem with them placing it on the grounds of the Courthouse.
What puzzles me is why the sudden outrage. The flag has been there for decades and most people barely noticed it. Many of those so vehemently opposed to it now admit they did not even know it was there before this petition was started. The funny thing is that those who are all the sudden wanting it removed say they wish to end bigotry and racism and division. Oddly enough, if you look at social media the division and turmoil is in full swing and there will be many hard feelings going forward no matter what. All to remove a flag nobody thought about a couple of weeks ago.
By the way, it has been said that the flag flies over our Courthouse. This is not true. It is located on the West side of the lawn beside the Confederate War Memorial. The memorial was purchased in 1871 by several ladies in Walton County as a remembrance of those who gave their life in the Civil War. It is the oldest Civil War monument in Florida. A memorial to those who died in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam is located on the East side.
What puzzles me is why the sudden outrage. The flag has been there for decades and most people barely noticed it. Many of those so vehemently opposed to it now admit they did not even know it was there before this petition was started. The funny thing is that those who are all the sudden wanting it removed say they wish to end bigotry and racism and division. Oddly enough, if you look at social media the division and turmoil is in full swing and there will be many hard feelings going forward no matter what. All to remove a flag nobody thought about a couple of weeks ago.
By the way, it has been said that the flag flies over our Courthouse. This is not true. It is located on the West side of the lawn beside the Confederate War Memorial. The memorial was purchased in 1871 by several ladies in Walton County as a remembrance of those who gave their life in the Civil War. It is the oldest Civil War monument in Florida. A memorial to those who died in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam is located on the East side.