woberto Report This Comment Date: January 02, 2021 03:41AM
Ha I get it, OK but I don't think there are any "citizens" left like
this in 2021.
Quoth the wiki;
"The Battle of Athens ~ was a rebellion led by citizens ~ against the local
government in August 1946.
The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials
of predatory policing, police brutality, political corruption, and voter
intimidation. "
"The ballots, when tallied, proved a landslide for the GI Non-Partisan
League. Scores of veterans were present when Speaker of the state House of
Representatives and secretary of the McMinn County election commissioners George
Woods was marched into the County Courthouse under the guard of ex-GIs. Speaker
Woods had fled after the gun battle. League member Knox Henry received 2,175
votes against 1,270 for Sheriff Cantrell."