David Duke can only stand outside and watch through the window of Board of Supervisors meeting room Monday morning. Duke's presence wasn't welcome by the Supervisors, supporters and non-supporters of the Confederate battle flag. There has seemed to be little interest in mediating and resolving this, and we are heading toward a situation that is going to be bad for everybody. I just pray we can wake up tomorrow and find out that this is a bad dream. It should be resolved quickly, and we should move on before it escalates.
Supervisors say they are listening to the majority of their constituents.
Martin believes the board should follow the advice of a historian, who has reported to the board that the Rebel flag is historically incorrect and should be replaced by another Confederate banner, the Stars and Bars. The eight flags in the beach display represent governments that have ruled the Coast since 1699. I don't think we should keep flying a flag that people honestly feel is objectionable. Maybe our chambers of commerce can help sort something out. This has gotten my attention - I mean, we've got damned David Duke here and national media attention on the way.