What initially seemed ludicrous has lots of merit.
Judge Charles Dorsey, Roanoke, Virginia, provides an alternative to moving their confederate monument. He states; if the courthouse is to represent justice for all either move the monument or move the courthouse.
Judge Dorsey states:
- The Court is charged with the administration of justice
- The continued presence of the Confederate monument obstructs the proper administration of justice
- Consequently either the court must be removed to a appropriate location or the monument must be removed
His conclusion: “The lesser hardship of these two options” is the removal of the Confederate monument. “Any inconvenience in accomplishing this goal is small compared to the rights involved in the administration of justice.”
This judge understands the incompatibility of a confederate monument on the property of a courthouse.
As long as the Talbot Boys Confederate Monument remains on courthouse property OR as long as the courthouse remains on the property of the monument, our County does not stand for fair and equitable administration of justice.
Robin Stricoff
Easton
Stephen Schaare says
I do not know Judge Dorsey, and have no interest in his views. To think that justice cannot be rendered in the Courthouse due to the presence of the “Talbot Boys” is absurd.
Have you ever considered that some people may be intimidated by the very large monument of Frederick Douglass? Makes no sense. Legal proceedings within the Courthouse by a sworn Judge and jury have nothing to do with a 105 year old monument.
I am more disturbed by having to pass through a metal detector at the Courthouse, with only a single entrance and exit. Thank you.
Michael Davis says
Well said. Your last sentence should be a banner hung in front of the Courthouse. Expect no justice when the County leaders honor the Confederate States of America.
Alex Sydnes says
Why would an image of any ACTUAL human be acceptable as a symbol of justice? Specifically, I’m referring to the one next to the idealized figure at the Easton courthouse. It seems to be clawing the air with one hand while simultaneously attempting a John Travolta move with a gimpy leg. It also kinda reminds me of the mad scientist, Rotwang, in Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. I gotta tell ya, I don’t get all tingly about justice looking at it.
I don’t think abstraction is the answer either because it symbolizes nihilism, emptiness and irony. Which leads to despair.
Alan Boisvert says
The good judge from Roanoke Virginia is the kind of leadership we need here. The largely backward-looking eastern shore is the butt of constant jokes and criticisms by decisive/forward looking leaders from around the state. The bozo Andy Harris(District 1) is a perfect example. In many ways the shore represents the past and apparently others think so by the loss of inhabitants over 10 years(see new census data). The Talbot County Council is expert at kicking the proverbial can down the road on a variety of issues. Message to council: if you don’t want to lead, if you refuse to move forward, if you’re incapable of making decisions, please stand aside.