I guess that I can see the point, and the NAACP isn't out there protesting, but jeez we are talking about marker that stands for an event that crushed the spirit of their oppressors. The NAACP representative said:
At best the marker will be defaced by one of your bretheren, at worst stolen for the copper.
NAACP objects to MLK Drive location for Civil War marker ajc.com
“It seems to be honoring something that reminds us of some tragic occurrences that happened to our people at the time. The whole war itself centered around the slave issue,” said R.L. White, president of the NAACP’s Atlanta branch. “We accept that it’s history but would like to see it done somewhere else than the heart of the civil rights historic district. It’s kind of tragic that the state is choosing that location.”Sherman picked the location Mr. White, get over it.
At best the marker will be defaced by one of your bretheren, at worst stolen for the copper.
NAACP objects to MLK Drive location for Civil War marker ajc.com
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