It was my first thought yesterday when the meeting opened like it or not. And I wasn't accusing anyone of anything. But when I heard Chapman, I thought well, maybe not. But then he caved.
Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse
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It was my first thought yesterday when the meeting opened like it or not. And I wasn't accusing anyone of anything. But when I heard Chapman, I thought well, maybe not. But then he caved.
I don't even know how to respond to this...its so "out there"....typical of many "like minded" comments.
I can tell you from attending hundreds of BCC meetings over the years that there was no "fix" on yesterday. If there had been you would not have seen the 2 different motions, the 2nds for discussion purposes and motions dying for lack of a 2nd. It would have been much more streamlined.
Teresa, could you tell us what you would have thought was a suitable compromise? Because all I have heard from the majority of removers was there could be no flag, period. And that is unacceptable to the keepers.
I can tell you many on the keeper side are unhappy over the change. That is what compromise is. Both sides give a little. I stood and spoke for the motion because I thought it was the best that could be done to reach out to both sides. Several local blacks had told me that they wanted the "X" flag gone. It is. Now it is their turn to reach out and move towards the center.
Teresa, could you tell us what you would have thought was a suitable compromise? Because all I have heard from the majority of removers was there could be no flag, period. And that is unacceptable to the keepers.
I can tell you many on the keeper side are unhappy over the change. That is what compromise is. Both sides give a little. I stood and spoke for the motion because I thought it was the best that could be done to reach out to both sides. Several local blacks had told me that they wanted the "X" flag gone. It is. Now it is their turn to reach out and move towards the center.
The BCC sat for over 2 hours and listened to everyone in this County who wanted to speak, even during the times when the "take it down" crowd was rude and disrespectful especially to Ms. Meadows and Ms. Commander. There were several options given including land being donated to move the monument back to it's original home and other motions on the table none of which were agreeable to the south.
How long should they have been expected to sit and control the mob Teresa? What would have been acceptable you?
I don't know. I'm not asking those questions or wondering about them, personally. I think the meeting was run as well as possible..
Well if you really want to have an informed opinion perhaps maybe u should be!!!
Now suddenly the meeting was well run Teresa? You wanna have your cake and eat it too. Go figure.
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I did not suggest there was a fix. Though I wondered if a compromise had been discussed beforehand and I don't care if it was. I would think that sunshine or no sunshine, people discuss ideas. My comment wasn't meant to accuse anyone of anything whatsoever. I really don't think in those terms.
Anyway, I wish I knew what solution would appeal to everyone. I like Pensacola's solution. Remove it. Put up the State of Florida flag and move on to a brighter future.
But Walton County has to choose its own path. As it has done. And I'm ok with it (though I might not love it). You?