Longtime Manatee judge says ‘repugnant’ monument should go

Justice is defined as rightness, equitable, morality and lawfulness. All court houses in the United States should be a symbol of justice.

I have spent a total of 57 years as a lawyer and judge (including Chief Judge) in the Manatee County Courthouse.

A monument on the courthouse lawn honoring those who fought to continue legally denying justice and freedom to a class of American human beings is repugnant to the administration of justice and should be moved to an appropriate location.

Respectfully Submitted,

This story was originally published August 21, 2017 at 3:32 PM with the headline "Longtime Manatee judge says ‘repugnant’ monument should go."