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NAACP to 'patrol' South Carolina borders
The State ^ | 1/13/02 | RODDIE BURRIS

Posted on 01/13/2002 7:44:43 AM PST by shuckmaster

The NAACP will begin posting "border patrols" at various entryways into South Carolina within 30 days urging tourists not to stop in the Palmetto State, the civil rights group said Saturday.

"The border patrol is our way of standing at the Georgia and North Carolina borders (and asking) that you not stop, not stay in hotels, and don't buy gas" in South Carolina, said Nelson B. Rivers III, NAACP national field director. "Or better still, that you turn around."

The initiative is part of a plan the group unveiled Saturday to turn up the heat on state leaders in 2002 to completely remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds.

Tourism officials reached Saturday expressed concern the action could hurt the state's economy, already laboring through a recession.

Rivers said the group will hold a third annual rally at the State House on Jan. 21, in part to protest the flag. The NAACP also will launch a national campaign that uses billboards, flyers, bumper stickers and television to discourage tourism in the state.

South Carolina has been the target of economic sanctions against tourism - at $9 billion a year, the state's largest industry - since 1999. Then, the NAACP began increasing pressure on the Legislature to take the Confederate emblem off the State House.

In what they said was a compromise, lawmakers removed the flag from the atop the State House, and from the Senate and House chambers in July 2000. At the same time, however, they raised a Confederate flag on a pole on the State House's front lawn.

In 1999-2000, tourism officials said the sanctions cost Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head $10 million in lost revenues. Since the compromise, the impact of the sanctions has waned, those officials have said.

'DISAPPOINTED IN THE DECISION'

However, tourism officials Saturday expressed concern about the NAACP's new plans.

"At Parks, Recreation and Tourism, we're disappointed in the decision to take these further actions," said Marion Edmonds, a spokesman for the state tourism department.

"We felt that the Legislature's decision to take the Confederate flag off the dome and out of the Senate and House chambers was a good-faith effort to resolve the issue."

Edmonds said he was unsure of the impact the new NAACP actions might have. "These are actions that have not been taken before in South Carolina, to my knowledge. We don't know what to expect."

Others expressed concern the actions could hurt the state's economy during a recession.

Tom Sponseller, president of the Hospitality Association of South Carolina, said, "Anything that can hamper tourism, especially in a time like this, could have a severe impact on the overall economy."

Ashby Ward, president of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, said: "Right now, I'm angry. It borders on the ridiculous. The legislators from all walks of life settled on this situation in Columbia, and I realize nobody's happy, but it is a compromise. This issue should just be past."

Ward added: "It seems ridiculous in this kind of economy, with the nation focused on this war on terrorism - to drag something from the past out like this is beyond my comprehension."

Spokespersons for Gov. Jim Hodges did not return calls Saturday. House Speaker David Wilkins, R-Greenville, also could not be reached.

S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon said the civil rights group's plan breaks the law.

"It's an illegal secondary boycott and so on behalf of the state of South Carolina I'm going to be looking into the possibility of bringing a lawsuit against them for monetary damages," Condon said.

In explaining the border patrols, Rivers said NAACP personnel periodically would be stationed at various South Carolina entrances, "with protection," to let travelers know that sanctions are still in place.

Rivers said he will spread the message that economic sanctions are still in place against South Carolina as he delivers speeches across the country over the next 45 days about black history.

"The NAACP has made up its mind," Rivers said at a monthly meeting of the state NAACP in Columbia. "We will not stop until the Confederate flag has been put where it should be - out of sight, out of mind."

The NAACP also has been urging athletes and entertainers to avoid coming to South Carolina. The group said it will continue that effort with fresh energy this year and in years to come.

State NAACP head James Gallman called on national religious leaders, meeting planners, performers, artists, athletes and others to avoid South Carolina. He also asked S.C. residents to honor the boycott by taking their vacations outside the state.


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To: shuckmaster

NAACP, Jessie and Al Sharpton and their programs of intimidation and extortion:

Klan With A Tan!


121 posted on 01/13/2002 9:32:21 AM PST by MindBender26
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To: shuckmaster
I'd be willing to team up with some other Freepers and do a counter-protest...I live in NC and can make my way to the border...
123 posted on 01/13/2002 9:38:59 AM PST by GussiedUp
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To: shuckmaster
"...with protection,..."

Hopefully, someone will make them "use" the "protection".

Should make for a dandy of a lawsuit.

I think the NAACP acronym now means:

"National Association of A$$holes & Complete Phools" (I like the "Rap/HipHop Community" spelling - classy, huh?).

prambo

124 posted on 01/13/2002 9:44:17 AM PST by prambo
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To: IvecrossedmyRubicon
We want the southern lifestyle and have dear friends in the Carolinas, especially in Charoltte.

Can't reccommend Charlotte it was turning bad around 1990 when I left, don't expect it has gotten any better.

Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Greenville are good places to live in SC.
For NC check out Shelby, Asheville, Hickory and Statesville.

125 posted on 01/13/2002 9:44:25 AM PST by dread78645
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To: MississippiMan
What's going to happen when some traveler thinks the Border Bandits are muggers and reactos accordingly.

Met River's once. It was right after Tupac Chakur was killed. He wondered wny Bruce Willis hadn't been killed, because Willis killed loads of people in movies... Tupac only killed a few (in real life!)

I kid you not, the audience reaction was cheers!!!! Then they sang the Black National Anthum and recited the Black Pledge of Allegence.

Want to have some fun some time? Go to an NAACP meeting. They are open to all races. Keep your mouth closed and you will laugh and cry inside. Even better, take a liberal friend. They will be amazed!!!

126 posted on 01/13/2002 9:44:27 AM PST by MindBender26
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To: shuckmaster
What if they held a boycott, and none of the smarter ones showed?
I think black America is starting to notice that the NAACP is no longer their friend, but their foe.
127 posted on 01/13/2002 9:45:10 AM PST by concerned about politics
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To: shuckmaster
Racism - Only by these blacks.
128 posted on 01/13/2002 9:46:31 AM PST by PatrioticAmerican
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To: GussiedUp
I am making contact with our chapter president to see if we want to organize "SC Welcoming Groups" to counter this. I like the idea of handing out information on why the NAACP boycott is wrong.
129 posted on 01/13/2002 9:47:24 AM PST by SC Swamp Fox
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To: Mr.E, pleasenomore
South Carolina is a better state than North Carolina. It is the home state of Calhoun and current residence of my sister.

I think I will cancel my next vacation in Harlem in favor of one in Charleston. :-)

130 posted on 01/13/2002 9:50:02 AM PST by Clemenza
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To: verboten
Allegedly, a secondary boycott is against state law... (note the word secondary)
131 posted on 01/13/2002 9:51:47 AM PST by PJeffQ
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To: rstevens
"I believe many white people are just fed up with this blackmail by the black leaders. "

Yes, many white people are getting fed up with all of the nonsense. Personally, I believe that a lot of resentment is building up among the "ignorant white folks."

132 posted on 01/13/2002 9:51:52 AM PST by Don Myers
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To: dread78645
Greenville is BORING and filled with GE engineers (My brother-in-law is one). Charleston rocks!

My father LOVES Charlotte. To me, its a wannabe Atlanta.

I'm considering going to Alaska myself.

133 posted on 01/13/2002 9:52:47 AM PST by Clemenza
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To: Rome2000
South Carolina is a great place to stay, but "South of the Border" is a ghastly place.

LOL.

I've only visited a couple of times for some video gambling. After passing the 50th sign or so mentioning "South of the Border", at some point I just got bored and decided to take a look. It's a strange kitschy place.

But I wouldn't suggest staying there, or even near there. I usually stay near Savannah, but one time it was getting really late and so I decided to stay at a well known chain hotel nearby. Within 5 minutes of stepping in my room I had found 2 roaches. When I lifted up the phone to make a call, a bunch of baby roaches scurried out. I obviously did not stay there.

135 posted on 01/13/2002 9:55:27 AM PST by UberVernunft
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To: verboten
Well they love to target the South. We are easy pickings cause dont you know that we are all racists down here. Never mind the riots that occured when they desegregated Boston schools. No, them Libs in Mass. just love black folks. The NAACP is part of the overall effort to forever pit southern blacks and whites against each other so we will not see our common enemy. It is a classic tactic

I grew up in a mixed Democrat/RINO area just outside of NYC. I have never heard more open racism in my life and was surprised when I got out to the south and midwest how much more civil people are on racial and other issues.

PS: Most racist city in America: Boston.

136 posted on 01/13/2002 9:57:13 AM PST by Clemenza
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To: Clemenza
My father LOVES Charlotte. To me, its a wannabe Atlanta.

Prolly why I left, I despise Atlanta.

137 posted on 01/13/2002 9:59:42 AM PST by dread78645
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To: shuckmaster; .45MAN
.45MAN and I just spent a few nights in Beaufort back at the end of October. Too bad the boycott wasn't up then. I would have enjoyed giving the boycotters the "one-fingered salute" as we drove past.
138 posted on 01/13/2002 10:01:17 AM PST by dansangel
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To: Clemenza
Well, that settles it. South Carolina on our next vacation

As for the most racist city in the USA, try Buffalo, NY, the heart of leftist liberalism and racism. They go together well.

139 posted on 01/13/2002 10:03:41 AM PST by eleni121
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To: UberVernunft
PEDRO FOREVER!!! (Though I don't care for his cousin, Dirty Sanchez :-) )
140 posted on 01/13/2002 10:04:02 AM PST by Clemenza
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