| We have the final information about time and location from Captain Peterson
of the Biloxi Police Department.
The Klan is marching at 1 PM (1300) and 1st SGT Harrison and I will
be present by 11:45 AM (1145). We ask that we gather AT NOON which gives
us at least an hour to organize, share handouts, answer questions, meet
each other, and deal with the press.
As soon as a spare flagpole arrives the Terrell's banner (blue and white
St. Andrew's cross) we borrowed from Co. C in Los Angeles will be flying
to note the rallying point.
At the present time, I am awaiting a telephone call from the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution to be interviewed for an article to be written tomorrow
and published in the Wednesday edition. I have put "on-hold"
a request for an interview by the local Black radio station.
If we make the AJC it is likely that that could be picked up by the
wire services and spur the major news services to be present Saturday.
We ask that you note that this is OUR opportunity to deal with the press
in the manner our opponents have used for so long. We must limit their
access to the rank and file upon whom they normally prey using tactics
to provoke responses out of anger or frustration.
We have great faith in all of you who are choosing to join us. We ask
that you maintain proper Southern dignity, decorum, and honor at all times.
Despite possible provocation from bystanders or the Klan we ask that you
refrain from responding either by word or gesture.
Just remember: "Never wrestle with a pig - all that happens is
that you get dirty and the pig loves it."
If you are approached by the press please feel free to express why you
are here and your disapproval of the Klan's misuse of Confederate symbols.
DO NOT let them provoke you to anger and maintain your Southern dignity
and honor at all times.
If the press has any other questions please direct them to speak to
either Jeff Davis, 1st SGT Harrison, or me. We all have prior experience
dealing with these folks and Mr. Davis is actually a former television
journalist. We know the nature of the beast.
It is time for us to work smarter AND harder!
We have been advised that Captain Peterson recommends gathering at the
Vieux Marche Mall in the parking lot nearby the "Upstairs/Downstairs"
club. This is public (city) parking and a public gathering spot so there
is no chance that property owners might object to our presence and disrupt
things.
The directions to the site are as follows:
Take I-10 to I-110 South (exit 46)
Go South on I-110 and take the Highway 90 East (Ocean Springs) exit
Position yourself in the left-hand lane of Highway 90 East (Beau
Rivage Casino will be on your right)
Take Rue Magnolia to the left (North)
Go about three blocks until Rue Magnolia intersects with Howard Avenue
and turn right
Look for 785 Howard Avenue (Vieux Marche Mall)
Park in the parking lot near the "Upstairs/Downstairs"
club
Before the Klan passes we will proudly fly ALL our flags, deal with
the press, offer handouts (to be provided), display the banners y'all may
bring (we suggest such phrases as "KKK IS NOT THE CSA" or the
like), and speak respectfully with passersby.
When the Klan marches up (we will post a sentry to note their approach)
I will offer the call to attention (for uniformed attendees) and then an
"About face" and we will turn our backs silently on the Klan
and continue proudly flying our flags.
Since the "Grand Kleagle" (can anyone keep from laughing at
that title?) of the Mississippi White Knights of the KKK has sent a note
that he is looking forward to seeing us, let us not disappoint him.
If you have any problems on Saturday please feel free to call me on
my cell phone (228-326-0449) starting at 7 AM (0700) that morning.
Following the event Jeff Davis, 1st SGT Harrison and I will be reestablishing
headquarters at the Treasure Bay Casino upstairs Brewpub. It is casual,
large enough to seat more than a few of the hardcore, has excellent on-site
brewed beers and root beer as well as good "bar grub."
Treasure Bay is to the West of our gathering site on Highway 90. You
cannot miss it since it is a HUGE pirate's ship.
This is just the beginning opportunity of something vitally important
to be announced by Jeff Davis - The International Association for Restoration
of Confederate History | 