The City of Memphis has issued a
permit for the KKK to host a
demonstration March 30.
The protest was prompted by the city
council removing three Confederate
related names from Memphis parks.
WREG MEMPHIS states that "The
permit was approved by Memphis
Police Director Toney Armstrong".
It is said that KKK Protesters will not
be allowed to cover their faces or carry
any weapons and the protest will take
place 1:30-4 p.m. at 140 Adams
Street.Director Armstrong says so far
his talks with the KKK have been,
“very respectful.”
WREG MEMPHIS also reports that
director Armstrong remarked, “I’ve
been in discussion with the City
Attorney and other members of the
Administration, and I have been
reminded of the legal issues that apply.
But in the end, my primary focus is the
safety of the public and all involved.”
Armstrong explained, “It will be in all
of our best interest to have a
demonstration where we are able to
work with this group in setting the
do’s and dont’s. Right now, my team
has a strategy that will ensure
everyone’s safety. What we
absolutely do not want is some
unplanned, spontaneous
demonstration where my team has not
been involved in planning and set-up.”
The last protest from the group was
awhile ago.There was damage after a
KKK protest held in downtown
Memphis in 1998 though the damage
was done by anti-KKK protesters.
so what do you think about the KKK
coming to Memphis? Will you stay at
home or go to intimidate the
protesters?
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