[VAcourier] article in Richmond Times-Dispatch about vandals removing political sign on private property and replacing with Confederate flag

[Virginia Division SCV Communication List]

It is most unfortunate that thoughtless individuals had nothing more 
constructive to do with their free time than to vandalize and remove a 
political sign 
from a private Richmond area residence. In the least, they ignored 
several of the basic constitutional freedoms that our founding fathers 
fought and died 
to preserve. They also displayed a profound ignorance and disrespect for 
the heritage of all Southern people. 

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an international 
organization dedicated to honoring the memory of our Southern 
ancestors.  Our membership
includes both black and white citizens of the Commonwealth, all sharing 
pride in our rich heritage. Likewise, we take offense at mindless 
individuals
who would distort history and the honor of our ancestors by using our 
heritage symbols to spread the message of hate. Our members do not condone
the inappropriate replacement of any political poster or the misuse of 
our Confederate symbols and adamantly disassociate ourselves from the 
mentality of those who perpetrated this offensive act. Further, the SCV  
sincerely hopes that those responsible would come forth and offer an 
apology to 
Reverend Mclaughlin. 

Joe Lively
Virginia Heritage Defense Coordinator for 
Sons of Confederate Veterans

Note: The original article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch can be read 
at: 
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-10-21-0105.html

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