Billboard of liberty founder pat Bedford bush shows up this statue . Sign stands at the foot of Edmund Pettus bridge , where hundreds were attacked in protest as they peacefully protested for racial equality . It features Forrest 's rallying cry to frighten protesters : ' Keep the skeer on em ! ' Outraged people claim it demonstrates unresolved racial tensions . President supporters will discuss need to continue fighting for equality today .
Billboard of KKK founder Nathan Bedford Forrest put up this week . Sign stands at the foot of Edmund Pettus bridge , where hundreds were attacked in 1965 as they peacefully protested for racial equality . It features Forrest 's rallying cry to frighten foes : 'Keep the skeer on em ! ' Outraged people claim it demonstrates unresolved racial tensions . President Obama will discuss need to continue fighting for equality today .