“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Declaration of Independence
“… No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Amendment 14
“If we truly believe that all are created equal and all deserve the equal protection of the laws, and the Confederate monument is a reminder to some when their ancestors were not considered equal, but slaves and the monument’s presence gives the perception that we are not steadfast in our pursuit of equality. The Confederate monument should be removed from the Pasquotank County Courthouse. Lloyd Griffin wants to move the Confederate memorial due to safety concerns. I think he is missing the real issue.”
– Dr. Paul Moncla
