How's this for an interesting story in these days of anti-Confederate everything? I see that the South Carolina Senate has passed a resolution to make all counties in the state observe Confederate Memorial Day by giving employees a paid holiday.
And, one of the senators pushing it is black, Robert Ford, from Charleston. He maintains that observing it will help both blacks and whites understand each other's heritage better.
Currently, only ten of the state's 46 counties recognize it. The bill now goes to the senate judiciary committee. It will be interesting to see when the opposition comes about.
Of course, with all the economic problems every where these days, I don't know about how the counties will be able to financially pay workers for another day off.
Here's Hoping, and a Tip of the Hat to Mr. Ford. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
