I have mentioned in previous columns that I take interest in
listening to Kevin Elkins radio program on 1440 AM early mornings. He is a former Army Ranger and owns a
computer repair business in Montgomery.
Kevin comes across as a pretty conservative guy and a marked contrast to
most of his callers on most social and political issues. So I was listening attentively recently when
they were discussing the proposed new Walmart which would be located on the old
Bonnie Crest golf course property. Kevin
is a resident in that area and is opposed to that proposed construction. In defending his position, I was waiting for
him to explain that he didn’t want the extra traffic congestion but his
statement was that he didn’t want “those type of people” milling about in the
area. The loitering and increased crime
brought about when people from outside your neighborhood commute into an area
for retail shopping or gambling or other causes concerns Kevin as it would us
too in our own backyards. Interesting to
hear his thoughts on these issues which impact his community there where he
resides. Another caller during the same
show stated, “My mother told me not to associate with people I don’t
like”. We have lost control of being
able to determine locally what is best for our families and neighborhoods and had
political correctness forced upon us where we cannot oppose objectionable
lifestyles and must seemingly embrace any and all offensive sodalities.
It is a refreshing affirmation when we still can enjoy a
fraternity of like-minded individuals such as the Prattville Dragoons. I too would rather not associate with people
who offend my moral compass and who militantly espouse social and political
views juxtaposed to mine. I want to
insulate and protect my family and provide for them as I see fit. The Sons of Confederate inherently provides
an organization of shared common interests.
We come from Southern stock and are heirs to the beliefs and ideals
which our forefathers shared as the foundation of a culture and the bedrock for
a nation, the Confederate States of America.
The last issue of the Confederate Veteran contained an article again
highlighting the differences between the historical culture of the North and
South and their peoples and how these differences impacted Reconstruction and
the subsequent American century following.
The article provided examples of how the Southern representatives voted
largely as a political block based on their fundamental beliefs in a limited
self-government in an attempt to resist progressivism. The geopolitical map clearly illustrates the
red and blue states separated into distinct regions, the South, Midwest,
Southwest, West Coast and New England.
Thank goodness for Sweet Home Alabama.
Thank God for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, our families, friends
and neighbors.
This is a wonderful time of the year to fraternize with
compatriots at numerous holiday events.
The Dragoons and their guests from the Wetumpka League of the South had
a marvelous time at the Prattville Christmas parade on Monday. Again, our float and contingent was met with
cheers and hundreds of Confederate flags and SCV coins along with bags of candy
were dispersed and heartily enjoyed by the crowds lining the downtown
streets. The annual Christmas Social at
the beautiful historic Buena Vista mansion is approaching and offers another
opportunity to enjoy a program with Christmas dinner and General Lee eggnog
with friends from our camp and around the region. The Vida Christmas parade and Millbrook Mardi
Gras parade are also quickly approaching.
All excellent opportunities to enjoy the spirit of the season and
festive events with fellow SCV members and our neighbors. I hope you and yours enjoy a very Merry
Christmas, a Happy New Year and a wonderful holiday season.
Stuart Waldo, Commander
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