Several days ago, a cartoon drawing was published in the Daily Mississippian. The drawing I am referencing had a Mississippi flag and, in the background, hooded, cloaked members with a burning cross. I can only assume they were projected members of the Klu Klux Klan. The words on the drawing stated, referencing to the Mississipi flag, “When you lift this up, you lift them up, too.” At first glance, I was upset and quite saddened by the harsh conclusion and assumption the artist portrayed. I wanted to very quickly and emotionally lash back out.
I have taken time to process what was communicated. I have been hesitant to write this letter because of my lack of writing skills and use of words to communicate my feelings, but I have to speak up.
The brash accusation that I, a supporter of the Mississippi flag, am a supporter of the ideas of the KKK is the farthest best online casino from the truth! I would call this drawing a micro-aggression but no, it is more than that.
It is a direct attack and stereotype of me and many others. I do not align myself anywhere with hate groups that oppress and hate certain peoples or groups.
On the contrary, the flag to me is a focal point to where we can unite and stand together stronger and grow Mississippi. We should be able to see where we have been, see the struggles of our rocky past and rise above and beyond what others expect from us.
But we cannot do that with such hypocrisy from people calling for unity, inclusion and acceptance of all people. Do not automatically make assumptions about people without knowing them or their story.
David Huff, Senior Mechanical Engineering
