The Lost Cause 0
The measure, sponsored by Del. Robert G. Marshall, R-Prince William, would have created a commission to oversee the work of trying to identify and mark the graves of Virginians who were enslaved at the time of their deaths.
The Committee seemed to fear that recognizing the graves of Virginia’s slaves would cost too much.
Aside:
It is rare that Bob Marshall is on the right side of an issue. This appears to be one of those times. However, he did wait until after the deadline for introducing new bills had passed . . . .