Mayor in Georgia Criticized for Flying Mexican Flag for Slain Farm Workers

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBFEVYQIEE.html

TIFTON, Ga. (AP) - A south Georgia mayor said Friday he will continue flying a Mexican flag at city hall for the six immigrant farmworkers slain in robberies - despite complaints from residents.

Seven people called WTIF radio station Thursday, saying the gesture was inappropriate and that the Mexican and U.S. flags should not fly together.

"I did that as an expression of sorrow to the Hispanic community," Mayor Paul Johnson said. "For those who we offended, I apologize, but I think it was the right thing to do." snip

The six men were killed with guns and baseball bats during a crime spree authorities blame on an armed-robbery gang that preyed on immigrants. Three people have been charged with first-degree murder.

[Debau2005]

1. Here is a previous thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=1834898&mesg_id=1834898

[tk2kewl]

2. Good for Mayor Paul Johnson

:thumbsup:

[chalky]

3. No more inappropriate than the US and Dixie flags flying together.

n/t

[CottonBear]

5. Good point. n/t

[CottonBear]

4. Speaking as a Georgian, I'm so very proud of this mayor.

Tifton has a large population of University of Gerogia faculty, staff and employess because it is the location of one of UGA's big agricultural experiment stations. Because of this, I suspect that the town is a bit more liberal than most south Georgia towns.