The best part of the Trump era is that racists are coming right out and demonstrating their bigotry. Frankly all these racist, dishonorable, un-American, anti-Patriots should be banned from all involvement with honorable Americans.
What at first seemed to be a short audio malfunction at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Hudson’s Markillie Cemetery turned out to be anything but.
Source: Veteran’s audio cut when he discusses Blacks’ role in Memorial Day
Hat Tip to PZ: Racism comes in many forms
UPDATE June 10th – Both of the bigots have resigned:
Source: Another Official Resigns Over Censored Memorial Day Speech | Military.com
American Legion leaders in Ohio also suspended the post’s charter and are taking steps to close it.
That implies that the whole local AL post has a racial bigotry problem. That would not be a surprise to me. Throughout my 60+ year life it’s always seemed that VFW & AL posts, Sons of Italy and other oddly specific ethically named social clubs have mostly been places for old white bigots to hang out and tell racist jokes.
Source: Legion official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech
The draft text of the speech is available to read (the story of the former slaves is great).
Source: Draft of speech given by vet whose mic was cut at Memorial Day service
Paul Hutchinson's Blog 