Confederate monument in downtown Perry GA causes a divide

[struggle4progress]

Author: Caleesha Moore
Published: 7:46 PM EDT September 17, 2021
Updated: 7:47 PM EDT September 17, 2021

... "The monument behind us is literally a dedication to the man who fought to keep the slave trade alive," he said.

The city remains split in what should be done ...

The mayor says the closing date for the courthouse has not been set. Once they officially sign for and own the building, they could make a decision. It would have to go through city council, which would vote on whether it's removed. Walker says he only gets a vote if there's a tie.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/confederate-monument-in-downtown-perry-causes-a-divide-among-residents-2/93-a8cfd9dc-3be4-4b96-b457-414e782ca341

[Ron Green]

1. The question should always be "What was going on here in 1908 (or 1920 or 1892 or

whenever these racist monuments went up) that caused this?”

‘Cause THAT’S the history we’re talking about, NOT the War Between the States. Lotsa dumb crackers need to figure this out.