Will Local Leaders Denounce the Racism in Charlottesville?

On Saturday night, social media was abuzz with anger and frustration at the situation in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Clearly, people are disappointed that Donald Trump refused to denounce white supremists. As well they should be. A real leader isn't afraid to take a stand.

(Of course, by this time everyone should realize our president is a buffoon.)

Community leaders across the country issued statements of their own, making it clear the communities would not tolerate similar demonstrations. The U.S. Conference of Mayors released this one.

Mayor Paul Soglin of Madison, one of my favorites even when I disagree with him, issued this statement.

I'd like to see mayors across the country take a stand on this issue. We cannot afford to move backwards, yet the events in Charlottesville have taken us in that direction.

If I ran a city, I would let people know racist behavior would not be tolerated on my turf on my watch.

It's not just taking a stand against hatred and intolerance. It's taking a stand against the most heinous person to ever lead this country.