Bob Shell wrote:
It took a very long time for MLK Day to be accepted here in Virginia, partially because it preempted an existing state holiday, Lee-Jackson Day. If it had been on a different day it would doubtless have been accepted sooner. Some businesses here still put up Lee-Jackson banners on that day.
And the state house in Richmond still flies the "Confederate" flag AFAIK.... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net
