People can call it whatever they like. The facts like truth aren't always pretty but it doesn't change it. I won't sugar coat it for the sake of political correctness.
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Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse
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People can call it whatever they like. The facts like truth aren't always pretty but it doesn't change it. I won't sugar coat it for the sake of political correctness.
Standing up to a stupid flag that should have been destroyed decades ago isn't dividing the community. It's people within this community standing up for what is right, albeit unpopular.
What Commissioner Commander said today was the same crap people said in the 60s around the time of the Civil Rights Act. Too many around here like the status quo. And it's BS. I'm a white male raised in the South. 90% of the people I've known in my life that fly that flag are racist a*******.
It didn't take one ounce of courage to pass that BS resolution. That was good old boy politics at it's finest. And yeah, women can do it too.
What Commissioner Commander said today was the same crap people said in the 60s around the time of the Civil Rights Act. Too many around here like the status quo. And it's BS. I'm a white male raised in the South. 90% of the people I've known in my life that fly that flag are racist a*******.
It didn't take one ounce of courage to pass that BS resolution. That was good old boy politics at it's finest. And yeah, women can do it too.
Makes me thankful we don't run in the same circles cause I don't think (in fact I know) I wouldn't like the people you have known.
Most of the ones I know who fly it are under 35. They have little knowledge of what happened in the 60's and frankly most do not care. They like the flag, think it looks cool and reflects Southern pride and heritage. Those people do not have a racist bone in their bodies. By "60's" I include both 1860 and 1960.
I have attended numerous BCC meetings over the years and what happened today had nothing to do with good ole boy politics. It was extraordinary.
So I guess it's time for another petition.
I don't think one can really petition for anything that will make a meaningful difference here in Walton County. Like Ms. Maria Milton said today, taking down that flag won't change what's in your heart. I believe her.
Our commissioners are listening to their constituents. It's done.
And beyond.
I know you have lived here way longer than I Danny but in my 30 + years I have never witnessed anything remotely close to what transpired in that meeting today and I've attended more than my share and created my share of controversial issues.
Wait until closer to Christmas and let's see which of the "I have a dream/keeper" speechers wants to start another petition because someone offended their mothers brothers uncles cousin 3 times removed over a religious adornment they saw on County property.
I'm not putting that target on my back but you can have it LotB. I might even get really really involved in that one.
I hope not.
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