bransonglobe.com LOCAL June 24-25, 2020 • 3 Photo by Jay Mejia, Branson Globe. Photo by Brandon Munson, Branson News & Weather. • PROTEST Continued from page 1 “To us, even though white,” the supporter I’m said, “seeing the Confederate flag is like seeking a flag with a swastikas on it.” In the parking lot below the store, a smaller but sizable group of counter demonstrators gathThe Mayor’s proclamation acknowledges the right of the people to freedom of speech, press and assembly as guaranteed by the First Amendment, and by the Missouri Constitution, and that hate speech in certain contexts may be constitutionally protected, it does not reflect the ered about the parking draped in the Confederate flag and listening to “Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, or alternating country and Western or Southern rock. Others stayed in their cars or trucks festooned with Confederate stars and bars. “It’s not about Black Lives Matters,” one protester said. “All lives matter.” Branson community as a whole. The If there is any chance for a path to peace to be remotely possible, one glimmer of hope showed through. A southern woman came over from the Dixie side and crossed the barrier to greet the Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Her message was clear and simple: “Hello and Happy Father’s Day.” Mayor’s Proclamation promoting unity and condemning hate speech proclamation continues: “Whereas, the people of Branson are welcoming, open and neighborly citizens and have a strong moral background with servants’ hearts and a spirit of hospitality; Now therefore, I, E. Edd Akers, Mayor of the City of Branson, Missouri hereby proclaim that we are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all citizens and visitors to our community who have a love for the Ozarks and for the things that make Branson and our community unique.” Photo by Brandon Munson, Branson News & Weather. Ruger is a 12 week old mini Meet RUGER, Our June Pet of the Month www.turtlecreekbranson.com Australian Shepherd. He has two modes play, play, play, or sleep. Ruger is very smart, sometimes too smart for his own good. He loves most people and kids but doesn’t quite know what to think of other dogs yet. info@turtlecreekbranson.com
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