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If the, and I use this term extremely loosely, "leadership" of Louisiana wishes to, in a Nazi-ish fashion, burn books or destroy historical monuments of OUR HISTORY, they should be LYNCHED!

Mississippi state Rep. Karl Oliver, in a now-deleted Facebook post. The New Orleans City Council approved the removal of four Confederate statues -- a decision that has been met with nationwide controversy.

Mississippi state Rep. Karl Oliver, in a now-deleted Facebook post. The New Orleans City Council approved the removal of four Confederate statues -- a decision that has been met with nationwide controversy.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.