Before my friends on the Left become too indignant, I ask them to please consider this woman - an elected official to be sure - in the light of the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s.
In those days, federal judges whose prejudice blinded them issued opinions supporting racial segregation in America. Discrimination was in fact institutionalized in entire regions of the country. And emboldened by those laws and rulings, miscreants and ignorants whose hatred and prejudice allowed them to justify despicable acts intimidated and even terrorized the children and grandchildren of former American slaves.
Please take a quick minute to read the article below, and then consider this woman's actions in the light of civil disobedience and freedom of conscience. I'll be interested to know your thoughts.
Carroll County Commissioner ‘Willing To Go To Jail’ Opening Meeting With Prayer Despite Judge’s Ruling « CBS DC
In those days, federal judges whose prejudice blinded them issued opinions supporting racial segregation in America. Discrimination was in fact institutionalized in entire regions of the country. And emboldened by those laws and rulings, miscreants and ignorants whose hatred and prejudice allowed them to justify despicable acts intimidated and even terrorized the children and grandchildren of former American slaves.
Please take a quick minute to read the article below, and then consider this woman's actions in the light of civil disobedience and freedom of conscience. I'll be interested to know your thoughts.
Carroll County Commissioner ‘Willing To Go To Jail’ Opening Meeting With Prayer Despite Judge’s Ruling « CBS DC
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