Jamie,

That was a very interesting bit of "Americana" in John's article. I'm sure, as I believe you are, that there were more instances of this in the north than what is generally known. Our friend Greg Biggs posted a well written letter on the Virginia flag as well. I'm trying to get Greg to come speak at one of our camp meetings. He's a busy man. Have you noticed the increasing political leanings in the SCV. I surely have. And I'll say that my camp has become one of the most vocal and visual. I'm not sure whether I like this direction. Even Ron Casteel's mention of DemoRAT Jim Webb in his column had me shaking my head. We need to remember the reasons that the SCV was formed.

Keith Saunders
Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters, Camp 3000
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mechanicsville, VA