I covered Sunday?s unity rally at the Durham Armory for today?s column in the Raleigh News & Observer about the aftermath of the May 25 cross burnings. Two amusing observations:
Before the proceedings kicked off, some guy came out and read out a list of about 50 sponsors, which included some socialist party. Call it progress when even socialists recognize the value of such a capitalist tool like event sponsorship.
Then there was Durham County GOP chair Steve Monks, who got the crowd worked up with a stirring recollection of how his parents stood up to the Klan in Texas. You should have seen the faces of those who, mid-applause, realized they were cheering a Republican. Priceless.
