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About 15 to 20 citizens grouped at OTC in Waycross to voice their displeasure at being left out of the upcoming flag referendum and for being deceived (duped?) by
Sonny Perdue and the Ga Republican Party leadership. The stage was set inside the auditorium with Perdue at the podium and elected officials such as State Reps, mayors, commissioners,
etc. sitting behind him. PERFECT!! Law enforcement and security gave us the "evil eye" for nearly 30 minutes while we waited for the "target" to arrive. They even went as far as to confront a female flagger and her daughter stating they would be removed if they "disturbed" the event. NEW GEORGIA?? Shortly after Perdue began his speech, two 3x5 REAL Ga flags were raised and a Sonny Lied Let Us Vote sign. At this point Perdue's make up failed for his face glowed blood red...and the jawls on many politicians behind him dropped as their eyes bulged. No one could really see the flags and sign except the politicians as we were on the back row not to cause a disturbance. It is then that Perdue said something to the effect of "what a great country we have so people as these can do as they are doing" (this is a paraphrase--not a direct quote). It is at that point that the entire audience turned and looked at the flags and sign and began to APPLAUD! Shortly afterward, we went outside and began to flag outside the college, catching the traffic as it came by and those that were entering and leaving. Again, public support was great. Many newspapers took pictures and got quotes from several flaggers. Pix will come via Monika, Kipp, and Jerry. (stay tuned...) --Carl Sears for the Flaggers of the Wiregrass |