In 1961, the South Carolina State Government passed a law mandating that the confederate flag be flown on the ground of its state capitol building. The law was passed to commemorate the centennial of the Civil War assault on Fort Sumter. Opponents argue that the flag is a political symbol that represents racial inequality and should be removed after the shooting deaths of nine African American church members in June 2015. Proponents argue that the flag is an important historical symbol that commemorates the state’s role in the Civil War.
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@9HWFL6BConstitution2yrs2Y
No, the only flag that should fly on government property is the US and the state flag. No other flags should be flown.
@jsimicConstitution2yrs2Y
Dishonor
The CSA was founded in defense of slavery, committed treason against the union after Lincoln was elected, and took states rights too far.
@SovereignFlamingo2yrs2Y
The Civil War was not solely about slavery but also about economics and states' rights. The Southern states felt their rights were being trampled upon by the federal government, specifically their right to decide on issues such as slavery.
Additionally, labeling the Southern secession as "treason" is a matter of perspective. From the standpoint of the Southern states, they were exercising their right to self-determination, a principle deeply embedded in the foundation of our nation and the Declaration of Independence itself.
As for taking states' rights too far, it is more a question of finding the right balance between federal and state authority. A balance that is still being sought today in many aspects such as education, healthcare, and even marijuana legalization
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Yes, otherwise you you're going against freedom of expression.
@9D823CRRepublican2yrs2Y
No. The only flags that should be flown on government property are the American and state flag.
@9D4Y7JBRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but not over a government house or seat of government as it is a foreign flag, unless incorporated into the state flag. Whether they choose to have the flag flown and for what purpose is up to the voters and their representatives to decide.
Part of the ruling in Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans was that government speech is subject to regulation unlike private speech. Therefore, because the flag is on government property, the government has the right to determine whether it can be flown or not.
@B78NMZ5Republican2wks2W
No, that flag is the flag of an enemy to our nation. Our enemies ought not be celebrated by our government.
@B6BPC9KRepublican2mos2MO
Only official state and national flags should be flown on government property, but people should be allowed to fly any flag on personal property
@9X7L86MRepublican 11mos11MO
It should not be flown at federal or state buildings. But, if used for historical purposes on Civil War battlefields or at state/federal museums. That is ok. Just not used as an official flag of the state or federal government.
@9VT2MQMRepublican12mos12MO
I don't believe in flying the Confederate flag but don't think the federal government should have the power to prevent states from doing it.
@9TTD33CRepublican1yr1Y
I think it should be fine for them to do that as long as they aren't doing it just to make people mad and start fights I believe the flag itself shouldn't be seen as a representation of racism
@9T4VQZ6Republican1yr1Y
personally I don't like this flag and think it is a simple of hate but it is a free country so fly whatever flag you want
@9SKQQD7Republican1yr1Y
I think I understand both sides and I wouldn't want it to be interpreted wrong, so I'd say I'm neutral.
@9S59WDCConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but any other national flag or other category of flag unrelated historically to the US government as a nation or the military should be banned from being officially flown on government property since it would be setting what the flag represents as equal to or above the US flag in perceived authority.
@9RHWH2RRepublican1yr1Y
I don’t like the Confederate flag because it represents slavery but if states want to fly the rebel flag it’s their first amendment right.
@9R6H2FTRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, each state should have the right to fly any flag they choose. In the event there is nothing wrong with it, there is nothing wrong with it. In the event there is something wrong with it, the first amendment of the Constitution will come into play.
@9PK5JBTConstitution1yr1Y
No, The government should only display the American flag, state flags, and/or flags of local cities or towns
@9L25QM5Republican2yrs2Y
No, states should fly the flag of our nation, states, cities, towns, and certain domestic institutions. As far as the state is concerned the confederate flag represents a nation defeated. Private citizens are free to fly it.
@9KW55PXRepublican2yrs2Y
As long as the American and their State Flag is flown in chronological order with the American Flag flown at the top with the state flag in the middle then yes. Otherwise it should be flown only on private property or museums.
@9JLF8JKConstitution 2yrs2Y
No, the flag is a symbol of treason against thr United States and should not be given ground on any governmental ground or building.
@9JJQ2FTRepublican2yrs2Y
It should not be flown on government property as it is not our country's flag, but people can decide whether or not to fly it on their own private property.
@9J6V3ZKConstitution2yrs2Y
No, not on government property, but it should be allowed to be flown on a homeowner's private property.
@9HJLBVSRepublican2yrs2Y
No. The United States has a flag and so does each state. The Confederate Flag was the symbol of a nation that took up arms against the United States.
@9HBXHZ6Republican2yrs2Y
Any state should have the right to fly their own flag as it represents the 1st amendment. The only exception would be a government site they can fly the confederate flag along with the US flag and state flag but no others as it is a professional place and should keep it professional.
@Porge0Republican2yrs2Y
No, but it should be fully representable for the sake of the preservation of American history in any other area.
@9G9HCDJRepublican 2yrs2Y
No, it represents anti-Americanism as it was once the flag of rebellion against our own Government. Citizens can fly it on their own private property.
@9FSBSGWConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, although many believe it symbolizes racism, there was actually a different meaning behind the flag originally, and it should be protected under the 1st amendment. This is similar to the topic of hate speech
@9FMNKJCRepublican2yrs2Y
@9FHN492Republican 2yrs2Y
Only if the state legislature votes on putting it up, which should be the case for any other flag besides the US and state flags.
@9FF9LY7Republican 2yrs2Y
I do not fully agree with it but if you want to I think you should be able to.
@9FDSMN3Republican2yrs2Y
yes because freedom of speech but i dont agree with it
@9FCSHCTRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, and no. They have a right too, but I see it as racism because society has shown it as representing confederate beliefs.
@9F8SN84Republican2yrs2Y
The flag itself in my opinion in not inherently racist however due to negligence and skewed views I think it would be best to keep it in museums and other landmarks where you can learn more about it
@9F32KXZRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, it is a symbolism of free speech.
@9DZCTZ2Republican2yrs2Y
No, the only flags that should displayed on Government buildings are the American flag and state flags.
@9DXJ43LConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in alignment with the flag code.
@9DQBY32Republican2yrs2Y
No government property should not fly any political flags besides the national and state flag of the USA.
@9DP6QMLRepublican 2yrs2Y
Yes, it is becoming increasingly less relevant as time goes by precisely because it has not been forced.
@9D8552DRepublican2yrs2Y
No, only fly a relevant flag: The National Flag, and state flag. Any other flag is unnecessary.
@9D84D5BRepublican2yrs2Y
Only on Civil War battlefields and where on the battlefield the Confederates fought on.
@9BVT676Republican2yrs2Y
I personally could not care less
@9B9B39XRepublican2yrs2Y
No, as it's a now defunct faction of the US and should be kept in museums
@9B7BFQ5Republican3yrs3Y
No, but you can display it anywhere else because you have the right of free speech. It's not a symbol of the nation now and it's not a state symbol so just not on government property.
@9B5BV9ZConstitution3yrs3Y
It should be voted on. It should be vigorously debated. It should not be based on a judge or a politician or worse a mob. To some it is a symbol of hate and to some it is a symbol of rebellion. So is the American Flag.
@973WD8TRepublican3yrs3Y
It depends on what the government thinks about it.
@JonBSimConstitution3yrs3Y
The American swastika
It is a symbol of racism, no state has the right to fly the flag of traitors, but we shouldn't erase history.
If an individual wants to display their racism and/or historical ignorance, they have that right.
The federal gov't should have more authority, but states should have more power.
@95CH6QQRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but put them in museums
@9582YFKConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, It is up to the States.
@953DV6MRepublican3yrs3Y
No, it symbolizes rebellion against American ideals
@94N7K8BConstitution3yrs3Y
Maybe, but erasing history does not end inequality. It dooms societies to repeat the horrors of their histories.
@94M6WCRRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes I, if it is accepted and authorized by the state legislature
@93WW549Republican3yrs3Y
No, as it represents treason, unless in museums as a historical object or graveyards to honor the dead
@93VTTHVRepublican3yrs3Y
Only the US and state's flags should fly on government property
@93V23MVRepublican3yrs3Y
Everyone should be allowed to do whatever they want with their opinions
@93NMPPCRepublican3yrs3Y
Allow ballot initiatives to decide the issue
@93KR7KHConstitution3yrs3Y
No, only American and State flag. No other flag.
Yes, but under the American Flag on all buildings and public areas.
@92SKBKXRepublican3yrs3Y
Flying the flag, yes. Displaying it in historical context, no.
@9262HYHRepublican4yrs4Y
The decision should belong to the state and should be voted on when the governor is elected.
@8ZYT8HKRepublican4yrs4Y
Regardless, this should be decided by the southern states
@8ZJTS84Republican4yrs4Y
No. The flag is a sign of rebellion against the U.S government. It may be used publicly but not in government buildings
@7BK2VZ6Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, the Confederates have already lost the Civil War and thus the Confederate flag no longer represents an enemy of America
@8ZDJ95DConstitution4yrs4Y
No, because it is a very polarizing flag that means different things to different people.
@8ZBGTM3Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the flag is shown in an educational way and to commemorate the events that occurred during the Civil War and is not used in a way that highlights division and racism
@8YZF9B3Republican4yrs4Y
I don't see the flag as harmful. When looking at it I see history and value
@8YQLV2PRepublican4yrs4Y
Let the people of the State determine their own flag through a legal process.
Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag as long as the United States Flag is flown above.
@8YGGB9JRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only at historical monuments and memorials where it was originally flown and lower than the Union flag
@8Y5L2QGConstitution4yrs4Y
Sure, at their own peril. Regardless of what some claim it represents, the truth is, it is universally seen as a symbol of white supremacy. You're lost if you chose to fly it.
@8Y2RSRPConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, we must be aware of and remember our history.
@8XZC96PRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but as long as it’s below the U.S flag
@8XQ7JJZRepublican4yrs4Y
No, and there should be a ban on all flags on public buildings except for State and National flags.
@8X98R3VRepublican4yrs4Y
This issue isn't particularly important to me, this should be left to the states and the voters within them.
@7BK2VZ6Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is condemned for betraying America and condoning slavery
@8X6LXJYRepublican4yrs4Y
People need to stop the focus on the just the racial part of it and many have. I have black friends who are proud of their southern heritage. I think the feds should stay out of it and it should be a county by county thing. Local government is the best.
@8X66LDMRepublican4yrs4Y
it depends on how someone is trying to use it
@8WVVZCDRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, it is a symbol of southern pride and heritage.
@8WL73K3Republican4yrs4Y
No, I understand that it is part of southern history, but it's still a symbol of racism and hate
@8WFRHFTRepublican4yrs4Y
It is fine on private, but government buildings or property should not fly it.
@8WF7HWXRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, they should have the right to, but they shouldn't.
@Avas18Republican4yrs4Y
i dont think it should not be allowed but i wouldnt recomend it
@8W76Q4LConstitution4yrs4Y
@8W3PC9JRepublican4yrs4Y
No, government buildings should only display the national and state flags
@8V453G8Constitution4yrs4Y
No, it is the flag of a rebel faction that fought against the US
@8TMQCNCRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes but only if the confederate battle flag is flown in a historical context and not as a national flag. That means it will never be flown higher than our national flag or higher than the state flag of the state where it is being flown. The confederate flag will always present honors to our national flag by dipping as it passes a stationary US Flag. The US Flag never dips for any other national flag.
@8TL74GXRepublican4yrs4Y
That is up to the states to decide. I believe the Confederate flag is a symbol of treason, but I also believe that states have the right to display any symbol that they choose, and I also recognize the Confederate flag's impact in history.
@8TF8HXXRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes it is freedom of speech, but personally I think it represents rebellion, racism and is anti American
@8H7DQVCRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, though I would disagree with what the flag represents.
@8SYGDDRRepublican4yrs4Y
only if any officials support hanging the confederate flag
@8SBT942Constitution4yrs4Y
It is offensive for some, just like burning the american flag is offensive to some. But it would be a violation of free speech.
@8S3NJ2ZRepublican5yrs5Y
No, it is a flag of a country that rebelled against us.
@8RTH5PNConstitution5yrs5Y
No, it is a historical symbol of the Democrat Party, and therefore is a political identifier.
@8RJWBG4Constitution5yrs5Y
If the residents of those States wish to display or not display the Rebel Flag by a vote, then so be it. No outsider opinion's should even be considered.
@8RJS6QRRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes and No, Yes because it is a peace of history and no because if symbolize a dark time in your past but we should learn form your past, if we are desired to repeat history.
@8RGRGFDRepublican5yrs5Y
No, only the American and the state's flag should be flown.
@8RCGSV9Republican5yrs5Y
It is a free country, people should be allowed to put whatever they want on the property that THEY pay taxes for. However, I hate the confederate flag and I think that it is a hateful symbol of racism.
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