and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People arguing that the icons encourage a nostalgic and reverent view of a secessionist pseudo-state propped up by race-based slavery.
The statement said that the decision came about after Wake Forest law enforcement officials testified that they were concerned that over 200 "outside agitators" would show up to either support or oppose the inclusion of a local Sons of Confederate Veterans group in the parade. Republican Mayor Vivian Jones released a tearful video supporting the decision to cancel the parade, which has been held in the town for over 70 years. She cited public safety issues as the primary factor in the decision.
"I love Wake Forest, but even more, I love the people of Wake Forest," Jones said. "Let me be perfectly clear. The decision to cancel this year's parade is not a reflection on our community or our wonderful people. Rather it's an unfortunate consequence of what happens when outside agitators make it known they will use local events like our parade to sow hate and spark chaos.
Freedom! It’s slipping away. Antifa & others are the source of all this evil. A new generation of spoiled brats , godless , faithless grown up watching their phones & video games instead of learning respect, values, tolerance and understanding. A real bad change in America
Tears, through another PC cave in!