Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse

[Andy A]

I watched the speeches from beginning to end. Interesting is the only word I think, fits. The BCC should be given a great deal of credit for letting every one voice their opinion.

 

[Misty]

Danny...I know you're not home yet just saw you on video at BCC the meeting...do you have an image of Sara Comanders compromise that you could put here for everyone to see? The video image from the meeting was/is not view able.

I commend Ms. Meadows.

 

[Misty]

The issue was brought before the BCC by outsiders to divide and they have accomplished that goal.

 

[Teresa]

The issue was brought before the BCC by outsiders to divide and they have accomplished that goal.

We are long time residents of Walton County and not outsiders. People who live, work and raise families here. Who contribute a great deal to their community and have for a very long time. That's just wrong.

 

[mputnal]

It is a good compromise. I respect the commissioners very much as well as those who spoke. It was about as civil as could be and both sides made good points (watched online). One flag is retired and another is raised. Both sides were respected. Both sides won. Very good day for Walton County. We all learned something about ourselves and our history and therefore awareness and knowledge moves forward.

 

[Misty]

Teresa I wasn't referring to people who actually live here (Walton County) year round either.

 

[Misty]

Nevermind Danny I found it. Wasn't sure I'd be able to load it.

The First Official Flag of the Confederacy. Although less well known than the "Confederate Battle Flags",the Stars and Bars was used as the official flag of the Confederacy from March 1861 to May of 1863. The pattern and colors of this flag did not distinguish it sharply fom the Stars and Stripes of the Union. Consequently, considerable confusion was caused on the battlefield.
The seven stars represent the original Confederate States; South Carolina (December 20, 1860), Mississippi(January 9, 1861), Florida (January 10,1861), Alabama (January 11, 1861), Georgia (January 19, 1861), Louisiana (January 26, 1861), and Texas (February 1, 1861).

 

[mputnal]

We are long time residents of Walton County and not outsiders. People who live, work and raise families here. Who contribute a great deal to their community and have for a very long time. That's just wrong.

We ALL use the wrong word sometimes. It was a very difficult decision for the commissioners. Anguish was on both sides of the issue. They are removing the most common Confederate Flag. Your side won.

 

[Teresa]

We ALL use the wrong word sometimes. It was a very difficult decision for the commissioners. Anguish was on both sides of the issue. They are removing the most common Confederate Flag. Your side won.

Tell that to the outstanding African American speakers today.

 

[Misty]

We are long time residents of Walton County and not outsiders. People who live, work and raise families here. Who contribute a great deal to their community and have for a very long time. That's just wrong.

Teresa I wasn't referring to people who actually live here (Walton County) year round either. Nor do I believe Ms. Meadows was.