Who is trying or even suggesting we erase history?Some of us believe that "doing the right ting, being kind and just, teaching your children respect and appreciation for others", etc. doesn't equate to believing in exactly the same values as so called progressives. Some of the progressives on this very forum ridicule those of us who are Christians or of some other faith and make fun of our traditional values. I've never displayed the Confederate battle flag but I'm not offended by it. On the other hand I'm offended by attempts to erase history and the desecration of historic sites and the graves of historic figues in the South. But of course, what offends me and some other southerners doesn't count. And BTW, I'm one of those "racists" who supports Ben Carson for president.
Some of us believe that "doing the right ting, being kind and just, teaching your children respect and appreciation for others", etc. doesn't equate to believing in exactly the same values as so called progressives. Some of the progressives on this very forum ridicule those of us who are Christians or of some other faith and make fun of our traditional values. I've never displayed the Confederate battle flag but I'm not offended by it. On the other hand I'm offended by attempts to erase history and the desecration of historic sites and the graves of historic figues in the South. But of course, what offends me and some other southerners doesn't count. And BTW, I'm one of those "racists" who supports Ben Carson for president.
You and I have taken a lot of time out of our day(s) to have an opinion about this. Mr. Ortiz is not more or less than any other person with a desire to express their opinion. Yes, he is educated in history but I do not think he has talked to one Walton County citizen with a history in this county. If I am wrong about this then I hope that he will correct me.
This whole thing to remove the flag has simply missed the chance to discuss human behavioral problems. This whole discussion is really about something else entirely. It is a chance for some to use a tragedy to somehow support their idealism or prejudice against another group of people. I think this country is divided not so much by North or South but by Liberal and Conservative. Every day they grow farther and farther apart. I try to stay in the middle but I admit to being drawn in by just shear emotional reaction to what I believe to be right. Humans are flawed and it seems that politics have figured out how to use that to their advantage. We need a Moderate Political Party but true moderate thinkers are hard to find. If I could just understand why you posted Mr. Ortiz's letter or why you applaud him so much I just might vote for you.
Fascist and Socialist in the same sentence? They are each other's worst enemies.