Jdarg, I have to tell you this. You are trying too hard to link violence with the side who wants to keep the flag. Everyone I have talked to that want to keep the flag (I have spoken with many locals) are in a defensive posture and understand the sensitivity. We are only defending our Southern Heritage and Memorials. We are not the aggressors (once again). If you really read some of your posts you have certainly offended me and most poor people by trying to link ignorance, hatred and violence to those good people who are only "defending" their heritage. We get it. Either you do not like our heritage or you misunderstand it which includes the War Between the States and it's many causes. Your false assumptions and accusations are what inspires others including me to "stand" up for a principle. We are "standing up" without violence. Please read that last sentence over and over until you really understand it. Now, this is an emotionally charged subject on both sides. People will be people and I agree with having law enforcement there as a way to prevent emotions to get out of hand on BOTH sides. Thats all. If you need to fear something then fear a hurricane or something like that because trust me we will ALL be in the same boat if that happens.
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Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse
- Thread starter Beauford
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Jenksy
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I don't think all people who want to keep the flag flying on government property are racist. But I do think they are all insensitive, and judging by the responses in this forum and others, ignorant, bullheaded and intractable. It's easy to see why discrimination persists. Ignorance is the bedrock discrimination is built on, not judgement.
No, this was not a good time. Opportunist are people like those carpet baggers that came down from the North with nothing but greed. If the agenda is division between North Walton and South Walton then I would understand the tactic. This was a very suspect move on the part of those that started the petition.
Well, that response is it in a nutshell and there will be NO middle ground only divisiveness on both sides. You and Jdarg and the others need to believe that you are more moral and/or intelligent. Good luck with that.
Andy, we are not going to find common ground by calling anyone ignorant. That word is one of the most divisive words that is being used. Of course racism, bigotry and hatred do not help and we seem to be using those words way too often. If we clean up the language I do believe that there will be a way to negotiate a way out of this.
Jenksy
Beach Fanatic
You came to our county to make a buck and now you lecture. Just because someone is ignorant doesn't mean they can't be a carpetbagger.
MP has a right to his opinion just as any business person or anyone else in our community. He's taken a lot of time to search for common ground and I appreciate that.
Your assumptions are very twisted. I came to Walton County for vacations and seminars (spending). I love to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay and the many rivers and creeks. I love the beaches. I love the way Sowal limited vertical development. I own realestate here for business and future retirement. Surely you see the difference between that and pure opportunism. Your judgements or assumptions or whatever you want to call it are all because you need to feel justified in believing others are just ignorant when they do not agree with you. Which leads to the problems we are now having. Quit calling people ignorant and see what happens. Just try it...