Georgia Sheriff Shown in Picture Wearing KKK Outfit
KultureKritic.com Staff
If Roger Garrison’s intentions were to lose the re-election, he certainly may have succeeded.
Currently, Garrison is the Cherokee County Sheriff in Georgia and is running against David Waters this year. Unfortunately, he ended up with his face plastered all over Georgia after a picture was sent in of Garrison dressed as a Ku Klux Klan member.
This shocking revelation sent waves of outrage throughout the area, calling into question just who was running their state. Garrison jumped at the picture once it was announced and stated that he’s never had any affiliation with the KKK. In fact, the picture was a photograph of him dressed up for a Halloween party and nothing more. Still, many questioned Garrison as to why he would even dress up as such a thing, even for Halloween. Garrison stated he was inspired to wear the costume after watching a scene in the movie Blazing Saddles, and wasn’t thinking about what the repercussions could be at that time.
“I don’t deny it wasn’t stupid, looking back now, but there again I say, what 21 or 22-year-old in this world hasn’t made some stupid mistakes?” Garrison informed WSB-TV.
Even Waters, his opponent, is sticking by Garrison on this one, although he’s not getting too involved in Garrison’s crisis.
“It is a bad judgment call, and [that] type of clothing represents hate. And I certainly don’t want any part of that,” he said to WSB-TV adding that he preferred to stick with his own campaign at this point.
WSB-TV has confirmed they were able to reach at least one person who recalled Garrison at the Halloween party in the KKK costume.
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GTFOH. Halloween party?? Right. Post racial america for ya…
You have to be kidding any idiot would not wear that suit; Halloween or otherwise unless of course it reflects their true feelings!
Any “White” idiot would not wear Klan attire! Now, the Black ones may be able to get away with it!
Who are those closet “crackers” trying to fool..???? LarryJ
If he was that big of a biggot then, he’s still a biggot now……
Wrong,PRESENT DAY racial America.
The KKK Is Trying Hard To Rebuild & Re-do The Racist Things These Were Doing Back In The Day. This Racist c**p Is Getting On My Nerves. Every Since A REAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN Has Become President Lots & Lots Of That Phony Racist Pieces Of Trash Is Trying Hard To Destroy Him, Our Race & Our Children But They Better Not Continue To Do It Or A Lot Of Them Is Going To Leave This World With Bullets In Their Heads The Way They Did Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. This World, Especially Our Race Need More Doctor Martin Luther Kings, & President Obamas.
The one WE need to study & revive much of his work is Marcus Garvey. He was amazing! I do perceive had Dr. King not been murdered, he would’ve moved away from integration towards self sufficiency, more in the vein of Garvey or even Elijah Mohammed(his movement was doing powerful things then too). That’s the main reason he was murdered. But I urge everyone who reads this post to read “Race First” by Tony Martin, a thorough work about M. Garvey’s life & work. Also a must read is The Philosophy & Opinions of Marcus Garvey. As a race, we’ve dropped the ball & it’s fast rolling away. Many believe b/c many Black ppl r successful & have $$$ things have changed, but clearly racism isn’t going away. And no matter how successful many of us become we still have to face racism. We need to stop the marching & protesting & spending foolishly in ways, which only maintains a system that does not work in our favor (& never intends to no matter how Black the President is). We DO NOT have a viable financial base. No Banks, no communities owned fully by us, very few businesses in communities populated by us thus few jobs generated by us, little investment savvy, no political clout that benefits the community at large etc. etc. We’ve got a lot of work to do!
This just underscores the reason why black people will never trust law enforcement as a whole. You have people in key positions like this who by day where a uniform representing officer friendly and by night they are bent on destroying everything you represent as a black person. Furthermore, I am sure that it doesn’t stop with this man… There have to be people in higher institutional positions who share his sentiment. Not surprised at all just reaffirmed.
All they gotta do is appoint someone Black to the office and watch how quick Blacks beomce chummy wit law enforcement again. Call it the Obama Effect. Coloreds are loving the office of Prez of U.S. now! Smh sheep
This is despicable but there are a whole lot of racist white people who will support this man because of this.
The main problem with the statement that it was a prank only “begs the question” who is the prank on. His age isn’t the issue it’s his heart. Hopefully the NAACP and the SCLC leaders and former leaders will be as outspoken about this as they were about other issues that do not address the specific issue of African Americans which their foundational focus is suppose to be.
NAACP….issues that do not concern African American (Black women in particular). I told my friends long time ago to stop contributing to the NAACP and the Julian Bond and Rev. Lowry types who dump their Black wives and marry White ladies.
When we know better we do better.
Start at home how many of us seek out light skinned people as if they are somehow more desirable. Yet if this were true how much lighter can your skin get than white. Draw your own conclusions form that thought.
Black peole come in all colors from the lighest to the darkest so what we have always married one another regardless of skin shade since we’ve been in this country which is why most black families come in all different colors and skin tones. Stop trying to make a big deal out of this dumb issue we don’t all look alike which is what you want people to think.
Not surprised at all. This is America, only those whom believe racism is a thing of the past are shocked by this. The majority of Americans are blind and are quite easily led into a false sense of security.
This confirms what we knew all along, which accounts for why so many innocent Blacks being put in jail, or those guilty of petty or minor crimes receiving unfair convictions. These racist are all over our nation in these positions. This is why we need an overhaul of our law enforcement, criminal justice and legal system. Our race certainly need more Dr. Kings who have the courage to stand against these racist but definitely NOT more Obamas who has no courage against these racist and will remain silent on this because it affects Blacks more then any other race.
Every arrest involving a black person that this racist cop has handled needs to be reviewed and questioned. Then this kkkoward cop needs to fired and put in front of a firing squad.
I wonder how humorous some would find it if an idiot thought it would be ‘FUNNY’ to show up at a NASCAR event dressed up as a ‘jihadist suicide bomber’ as a prank! Some things are legitimately funny; and others, are purely to make a social, personal, and/or political statement. If it’s ‘fair game’ to bring up what the president ate (when he wasn’t even old enough to provide his own food) when he was a juvenile living in foriegn country; why is it out of bounds to bring up what the sheriff thought was ‘funny’ when he had attained the ‘age of reason’! I wonder if he thinks that ‘nooses’, ‘lynching’, and God only knows what else is ‘FUNNY’. It’s really of matter of his pattern of thinking, and what goes into his judgements and decision making.
He would probably receive a few more votes if he’d just admit that he is a dyed in the wool racist bigot instead of blaming it on Halloween. Now even his KKK buddies might just hold back on their votes because he publicly disowned them. Lol.
No one should be surprised by this optical discovery. For years the KKK and other racist groups have attempted to legitimize their operations by transitioning into legal institutions. They have taken off their hooded robs in exchange for police uniforms, judges, political appointments, etc. This is how laws such as “stand your ground” legislation gets into the legal system. This is why the Sheriff in Stanford, Florida was recently fired because of his lackluster investigation of the murder of Trayvon Martin.
Well, considering that it is still Georgia (regardless of Atlanta in this situation), it is still predominantly white and conservative. If you wish to change the system, you must change those who oversee the system. Voting and organizing are the only ways you’re going to get these “officials” out of office and the people in there that are going to make the difference you wish to see.
can you see his face…..so how do you know thats him….and if you do know thats him then put on you mask and go get himn or his kids….go get somebody and let him know it’s e.z. to get to you
I’m starting to question at what age is the supposed “age of reason” for these political officials. Given the lack of intellect or just fortitude to admit to one’s beliefs, it goes to show that without the independent mindset to understand that there is little if any change in the majority mindset of the southern WASPs and therefore the events that continue to happen should not be surprising in the least.
Racism and hate is strong, in the White House, In the State Capitol, no surprise. We must rid ourselves of this kind of person. Dressing in a KKK outfit is not a costume it is a culture of people who hate. He is lying. A senator in washington prayed that Michele and her daughters would be husbandless and the children fatherless. Hate is real. We can vote these people out. Black Americans must pay attention to these kind of displays – look, listen learn and act accordingly.
God Bless President Obama and Family. Do not stop voting because he showed political favor on gay marriage, He is the president in the WHITE HOUSE, taking care of white people’s business – and still he is a target of hate and rascism. We need a tool to stop hate and racism, he is trying. Vote – we don’t respect every decision of anyone, this is just one and believe me it is political.
LaVerne
Halloween costume? What? Is this idiot for real? Well at least we know where he stands so people hopefully won’t vote for trash. That’s the south for ya! Now how many of them are still closet racists still stabbing people in the back is the question.
we blacks are as racist as anyone else, so if we can not rid our selves of these same tendencies why do we demand other to do so? just saying..
The sheriff said he was 21-22 years old when he did this, how old is he now 60? Does that matter? Can a person change?
Are you kidding me @ onesilverback. First, black people have a RIGHT to be racist because of all of the unfair treatment that we have and are still enduring. Second, yes, I do believe that some people can change but come on! Do you really think this person who thought it funny to dress up as a member of the KKK, (the animals who have murdered, raped, bombed churches, killed little children like Emmet Till, and had family picnics at the lynchings of black men, etc..) has changed? Not!!! Third, I doubt if you are even a black person! Why would you call yourself a silverback? Do you even know what that is? If you are black,(NOT) you are a sellout!!! Tootles.
THE WORLD NEEDS JESUS! NEED SOME SERIOUS SOUL SEARCHING, WE DO NOT HAVE MUCH TIME TO DO WHATEVER WE ARE DOING, TIME IS WINDING UP, ITS TIME FOR THE FINAL JUDGEMENT DAY, WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ENTERNITY??? ALL THE RACIST SLAVE OWNERS ARE NOW BURNING IN h**l, THEIR MANY MOMENTS OF PLEASURE OF LINCHING BLACK PEOPLE IS NOT WORTH, THEIR ETERNAL SOUL BURNING IN h**l, A TRILLION YEARS FROM NOW THEY WILL STILL BE BURNING, DON’T FOLLOW THEIR FOOT STEPS. AND BESIDES ONLY JESUS CHRIST CAN CHANGE THE HEART OF MAN, REMEBER THEY ARE DOING NOTING BUT CURSING THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, PLUS ENTERNAL LIFE IN h**l. PRAY PEOPLE!! PRAY!!! FOR SALVATION P.U.S.H.= PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS
THE WORLD NEEDS JESUS! NEED SOME SERIOUS SOUL SEARCHING! WE DO NOT HAVE MUCH TIME TO DO WHATEVER WE ARE DOING. TIME IS WINDING UP! ITS HIGH TIME TO AWAKE OUT OF SLEEP, OUR SALVATION IS NEARER THAN WHAT WE EXPECTED!!! THE FINAL JUDGEMENT DAY IS APPROACHING. WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ENTERNITY??? ALL THE RACIST SLAVE OWNERS ARE NOW BURNING IN h**l! THEIR MANY MOMENTS OF PLEASURE OF LINCHING BLACK PEOPLE, IS NOT WORTH THEIR ETERNAL SOUL BURNING IN h**l. A TRILLION YEARS FROM NOW THEY WILL STILL BE BURNING IN h**l, BEING TORTURED, TORMENTED BY DEMONS OF EVERY SECOND OF THEIR LIFE. IN h**l THEY ARE SUFFERING SEVERE AGONY AND PAIN, GHASHING OF TEETH. DON’T FOLLOW THEIR FOOTSTEPS. AND BESIDES ONLY JESUS CHRIST CAN CHANGE THE HEART OF MAN, REMEBER THEY ARE DOING NOTING BUT CURSING THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, PLUS ENTERNAL LIFE IN h**l. PRAY PEOPLE!! PRAY!!! FOR SALVATION P.U.S.H.= PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I DON’T KNOW WHY “US BLACK FOLK” ACT SO SHOCKED OVER THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR FROM THESE WHITE FOLK,” THESE EVIL SICK (ILL) PEOPLE” ARE NOT WELL… AS FARAKHAN HAS SAID……….IT’S IN THEIR NATURE TO HATE BLACK AMERICA, KEEP US OPPRESSED ETC. IT WOULDN’T BE SURPRISING IF THIS CLOWN ACTUALLY WON!…..NOTHING SHOULD SURPRISE “US BLACK FOLK” AS TO WHAT THESE FOLK ARE CAPABLE OF….IF “EVERY BLACK PERSON” IN AMERICA WOKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Black folks have a right to be racist Truth Seeker? Never have I seen a more idiotic post in the internet and I have seen quite a few idiotic posts.
How does a 21/22 year old get to be elected Sheriff in the first place? No one at that age has sufficient life experience to make the necessary decisions and judgements on issues which can significantly affect the futures of others.
“I don’t deny it wasn’t stupid, (DOUBLE NEGATIVE REALLY MEANS HE DOES DENY IT WAS STUPID – although I accept that this is probably just an example of the current dire standards of American education) looking back now, but there again I say, what 21 or 22-year-old in this world hasn’t made some stupid mistakes?”
The last statement is probably quite valid, but then most 21 or 22 year olds are not making decisions on whether or not someone gets thrown in jail.
Most importantly, if he’s not able to appreciate that wearing a KKK outfit for ANY occasion is about as stupid as you can get, then the good folks of Cherokee must be pretty stupid themselves to have elected this idiot in the first place.
Just another poor stupid little brain-washed white boy who now needs to look for another job. Although cow dung shovelling may tax his intelligence.