I am also expressing extreme

disappointment in our other two officials, Kathy Cox and Greg Hecht, for

their votes to replace our flag in an underhanded, arm twisting, rush

to pass the bill before the general public read "real Southerners"

could be aware and react to what was going on. It is especially distressing

and disappointing that Kathy Cox made the choice to join the Democrats

and liberals in another show of disrespect of Southern history and heritage.

I did not expect much from

Greg Hecht, because after all, he was up front about his alliances since

he is a Democrat, but Kathy was elected as a Republican in a solidly conservative

area and she should have known better. Maybe she will live in the South

long enough to appreciate our unique history, heritage and culture, but

she is not showing that she has adopted the South in her heart yet.

Well, the bottom line is we

have folks like Kathy Cox and Greg Hecht to thank for replacing our beautiful

old flag, rich with history, heritage, culture and Southern pride, one

that showed our love and respect for our beloved ancestors, with a flag

that looks like a cross between a U.N. flag and an International House

of Pancakes placemat.

I for one will remember these

folks next election with a great deal of passion. They must not be allowed

to get by with such blatant disrespect for our Southern heritage.

Gene Harrison

Fayetteville

(Harrison is editor of McLaws

News, a newsletter of Fayette-based General McLaws Camp of the Sons of

Confederate Veterans.)