The Dent County Commission is expected to rescind it's recent vote to fly government flags at half-mast in "mourning" over the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Following widespread criticism in news reports and on social media, Dent County Presiding Commissioner Darrel Skiles said the commission will meet to overturn the half-mast decision "out of respect for veterans and those currently serving in the military," the Salem News Reports.
The three-member Dent County Commission - all Republicans - voted unanimously on Monday to fly flags "below half-staff" on the 26th of each month until June 2016.
"Instead of choosing to honor and respect all residents, the Dent County Commission chose to send a dangerous message that LGBT people are unwelcome in Dent County. This action is disheartening and disappointing," said Stephanie Perkins, Deputy Director of PROMO, Missouri's statewide LGBT advocacy organization.
PROMO asserts that the Dent County vote is illegal as only sitting governors or presidents can order government flags to be flown at half-staff.