CONFEDERATE STATUES, FLAGS AND OTHER SYMBOLS ABOUND AROUND THE COUNTRY"There's no perfect time to do the right thing," Gray said defending his announcement. Related Image Expand / Collapse"Right now, we've heard they're coming to Lexington. There was nearly unanimous support for taking down the statues from Lexington residents who spoke before the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council on Monday night. “Leaving these Confederate statues in public plazas has silently fueled hate,” said Lexington councilmember Angela Evans. Related Image Expand / CollapseBut another resident questioned whether the city was making the right move at the right time.

Source: Fox News August 16, 2017 15:14 UTC