I need to apologize and say how truly sorry I am to the people of Loudoun County for ever speaking at a public hearing in favor of keeping the holiday displays on the courthouse lawn.

Really, a Santa on a cross? How do you ever explain that to the young children or even the older people of Loudoun, because I certainly don’t understand. What a poor display for Loudoun for all to see. We were a public laughingstock of every newscast. We were on TV more for the displays than the candidates than the presidency more.

I had so many calls to my cell phone the first day the display was taken down wondering if I was in jail. Could have, would have if someone hadn’t beaten me to it. What a poor display of taste for a display. Keep it simple for the children whatever anyone’s belief is.

It’s a New Year now. Sorry I worried so many people that day. Take it all away. You win and the people of Loudoun have stepped in something that does not smell so good.

God bless each and every one of you, no matter what you believe in or don’t believe in. May someone keep you healthy and hopefully a little more wise.

Keep Santa in Middleburg. I’ll bet they will have you in that suit.

No hard feelings.

Edna Cross

Leesburg