However,
after hearing the recent speech by Governor Nikki Haley which was compelling,
I do have one clarification to make. I
was not aware that the Confederate Flag is flown over the Capitol of South
Carolina.
Governor Haley, in a very conciliatory manner to all those
for and against the flag, stated that the flag would no longer be flown over
the Capitol. I agree with her statement
and the reasons she provided.
My earlier comments, perhaps not entirely clear, were partially
directed at the hip-shooters like Walmart and Amazon who immediately said they
would discontinue the sale of the flag – which, of course, caused a huge bonanza
of flag sales; and was a decision undoubtedly based on efforts to generate
publicity for their respective companies.
However, my main objection was directed at New Orleans Mayor
Mitch Landrieu, who I referred to as a doofus (still hold that opinion), for
his suggestion that the City tear down the statue of Robert E. Lee. Mayor Landrieu must have felt the tragedy in
Charleston was a perfect opportunity to get some much needed press time.
Well, that’s Louisiana’s problem. So, I’ll leave it at that.
True Nelson
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