God bless this guy!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina lawmaker sent out a Christmas card featuring a photo of the Confederate flag that was removed this year from the Statehouse to his Republican colleagues, suggesting they use the holiday to “ask for forgiveness of all your sins such as betrayal.”
“If somebody’s feelings are legitimately hurt about that Christmas card, I think that might speak more to their conscience than the content of the card,” said Rep. Chris Corley.
Corley and other flag supporters said the banner also stands for pride in Southern ancestors who fought to protect their homes and land in the Civil War. They thought the Legislature acted too quickly by coming back into a special session instead of waiting until they returned in January.
During the House debate, Corley suggested an amendment replacing the Confederate flag with the white flag of surrender and held up a piece of paper taped to a pencil to illustrate his point. This week, he filed a bill calling for a popular vote during the general election in 2016 on whether to return the Confederate flag to a pole in front of the Statehouse.
Corley’s holiday card starts with: “May your Christmas be filled with memories of a happier time when South Carolina’s leaders possessed morals, convictions and the principles to stand for what is right.”
It ends with: “May you have a blessed and happy Christmas, and may you take this joyous time as an opportunity to ask for forgiveness of all your sins such as betrayal.”
Merry Christmas to you as well, Rep. Corley!
See also: TPC’s Nathan Bedford Forrest Event
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