Town Comes Under Fire For Being Politically Incorrect And Proud

(Reuters)

A town sheriff has been criticised for a sign outside his office, which welcomes visitors and boasts about being politically incorrect.

The banner has sparked rage by suggesting that if anyone doesn’t like it, they should leave.

It’s in Harris County, Georgia, where the message was added to the original town sign on Tuesday.

The sign reads: “WARNING: Harris County is politically incorrect. We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust.

“We salute our troops and our flag. If this offends you… LEAVE!”

Sheriff Mike Jolley – who says he put up the £366 placard to promote patriotism and a sense of community - has come under fire for it.

He told Reuters: “I believe it’s time for the silent majority to speak their minds.

“There are some people who don’t like it and I respect that. That’s why I put on the sign that if you don’t like it, leave.”

Mr Jolley, a former member of the US Army, claims he’s been inundated with cheques from supporters, meaning that the sign has been paid for twice over.

But campaigners reckon it’s inappropriate.

Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of Freedom from Religion Foundation, said: “It reminds me of the ‘don’t get caught in this town after sundown’ signs that used to go up in segregated America.”