But to do that, the city must ask special permission from the General Assembly. For years, Confederate memorials have been controversial, especially as the country comes to a more realistic understanding of history. For instance, when Pittsylvania County wanted to establish a solid waste fee at a county landfill, it had to get special permission from the General Assembly. That’s why Alexandria has to request permission from the General Assembly to move its Confederate statute a short distance from its current location. However, they are precluded from action unless and until The Imperial Clown Show (the General Assembly) in Richmond gives its permission to move the statue.

Source: Washington Post September 22, 2016 19:41 UTC