leave. they say the media is not helping and we don't like the media. they're not allowing this town to heal. it is a town that has not healed. to answer the question that you started with, you know i think the police have done a great job in sending that message and did not handle the situation well. the mayor is gone and the police chief is gone. they're letting people know, if you want to protest, you will do it in washington, d.c. and not here in charlottesville. >> thank you cal perry on the scene for us tonight. with us to talk about all of it. clarence paige and columnist for the chicago tribune and john meacham is with us. his latest book "the soul of america," hey john, what is the year later damage assessment from charlottesville? >> well, there is obviously the