What’s next?
Take the Mississippi flag down. Prejudices are gone with the removal of a flag. Really? Prejudice is a heart thing not a flag issue. I served in the military in the 60s, and being from Mississippi some blacks in my unit really gave me grief. I was only 18-years-old and had a hard time trying to comprehend what the problem was. I was raised to respect all people. Some of my father’s friends were black, so I could not understand the problem. Saying this I have always respected the person not the color. I have requested that two of my pall bearers be two of my brothers from a different mother that happen to be black.
Back to the issue of the flag: It is an empty attempt to solve a heart problem. Mr. Raider, who ever you are, come out from under the rock you live, and man up and state your identity.
What about the saggy pants law the council passed?
Lee Roy Lollar Jr.
Columbus
The Dispatch Editorial Board is made up of publisher Peter Imes, columnist Slim Smith, managing editor Zack Plair and senior newsroom staff.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 37 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.