If we review our local history, this discrepancy is not new. Since the turn of the century, it seems to me our rural areas have endured exploitation from outsiders and neglect from federal and state government politicians. They are exemplary leaders, but they are only two people representing our interests to state and federal lawmakers. Comments may be edited for length. Last week, Streetmail asked if the display of blatantly racist, discriminatory opinions and signs should be protected under freedom of speech rights.
All power is with the person who draws the line.
If we would all remember one word, compassion, then oppression and persecution would be history. Yet, there are service stations and other public places in Wytheville, Wythe County, and this nation, which display openly the noose of the hangman's hatred, to an extent where I feel like heaving. Be glad that your son will never have to frequent Main Street America and be insulted openly for no reason at all. As horrible as this person's ideologies may appear, we can't not allow even the ignorant to be heard. Kudos to Deanna for bringing up a moral, discerning child.