The anger came as the Lake County Commission considered a proposal, which ultimately got unanimous approval, to rename a stretch of road as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway.
The majority of public commenters at the Tuesday meeting opposed the plan, including resident Gavin Brown, who argued the county should name roads after local figures who had served the community like veterans or law enforcement, such as Bradley Link, a sheriff’s deputy who was killed last year.
“Wouldn’t it be more suitable and ideal to have a memorial to honor someone who fought to serve and protect us, have a true Lake County resident who was a brave American hero?” Brown said.
I’m reminded of how residential areas often have streets with themes. Like all of the streets are named after birds or after fables or something.
“Just turn right on Joseph Goebbels Lane, then take a right on Rush Limbaugh Blvd, then take a right on Bill O’Reilly Ave, and finally take a right on Charlie Kirk Cir. Yup, that’s right. My house is right in the center of the swastika.”