Posted on 02/07/2019 11:30:19 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Durham, N.C. -- Is it taking a stand or disrespecting the flag? That's the question some are asking after a Durham 10 year old took a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance at Monday night's City Council meeting, reports CBS Raleigh affiliate WNCN-TV.
Video of the meeting shows Liam Holmes drop down. The council invited Cub Scout Pack 451 to lead the pledge. Liam said he is a Cub Scout.
"What I did was took a knee against racial discrimination, which is basically when people are mean to other people of different colors," said Liam.
His dad, Scott Holmes, said he talked to Liam about it beforehand, but he wasn't sure if he'd follow through.
"When he did it I was really surprised and also really proud of him," Scott Holmes said.
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It’s spitting on Veterans and the country.Totally disrespectful.
Cadet kapo. A trained quisling nit.
Cadet kapo. A trained quisling nit.
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