To the editor:
To Pittsboro and Chatham County commissioners:
In light of our current events, and our path forward, can we please outlaw symbols of terrorism locally?
This would also put us on the right side of history. I guarantee it would make national news and other municipalities would follow. Let’s set the trend for creating a place of peace, inclusion and prosperity for all.
Let’s remove the Confederate battle flags that fly at our town entrances and throughout the county. It is simply a symbol of intimidation.
Last year, Homeland Security added white supremacy to its list of domestic terrorism threats (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/homeland-security-white-supremacy-domestic-terrorism-threat-888748/).
And if NASCAR can do it, literally anyone can do it (https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/10/us/nascar-bans-confederate-flag-spt-trnd/index.html).
“The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” NASCAR said in a statement on its website hours ahead of its race Wednesday night in Martinsville, Virginia.
Please let me know how I can help.
Thank you for your consideration.