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May 12, 2003
Catching up with the King
"It was wrong to rebel against the United States. It was wrong to defend the horrible institution of slavery," Barnes said. "I believe we have a right, and even a duty to honor our ancestors who made the ultimate sacrifice. But we don't really honor them by flaunting a symbol that inflames and injures. That doesn't honor their valor. It perputuates their tragic mistake. (link)
Wonder when our current governor will say something 1/10th as elegant? Here are the remarks by former state Rep. Dan Ponder. If you've never read them before then go have a look.
Barnes discussion of subtle racial appeals was much more open in Boston than it was during the first flag change or the campaign. Sure, some Democrats in the old South still play by these rules. But if Republicans can (unfairly) brand Democrats in the South as nothing more than "Northern liberals," then I don't see why Democrats shouldn't point out that many Republicans in the South vehemently disagree with Barnes statement above. How can anyone disagree with that?
Posted by Chris at May 12, 2003 02:27 PM
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