Contention and Identity in Monroe County

This chapter explores a contentious hearing involving Walter Fitzpatrick and the surveillance of potential protests in Monroe County, Tennessee. It highlights the dynamics of a local supporters' meeting that reveals a disconnection between law enforcement fears and actual turnout, alongside a deeper examination of the beliefs within the Christian Identity movement. The narrative also touches on themes of political legitimacy through the controversial case of Lieutenant Colonel Terry Lakin's refusal to serve due to concerns about presidential eligibility.