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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@B6WHNKM1mo1MO
Yes only because the government should not censor free speech but the flag is a display of racism, treason and the people who fly it should be treated likewise
@9XZLWTP11mos11MO
If they allow things such as pride flags to be hung, then this can be as well. As this is only personal opinion and people are free to that.
@9S5KQ5G1yr1Y
It depends on the purpose why someone would want to display the flag. To many its not about slavery but rather southern pride. To be safe I'd oppose it but then the same goes for the Palastinian flags and other current hate regimes.
@9GX3PPN2yrs2Y
No, confederates are not american flags. They are an enemy of the country and flying the flag is a form of treason. Same as swastika
@9DW47BP2yrs2Y
if it were up to me, no. but if a state wants to then it is fine.
@9T8LHK21yr1Y
No, and ban all flags related to the confederacy or its supporters. They should only be displayed in museums.
@8Z79QFF4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it is historically contextualized and disconnected from the modern day.
@8XP4R3GIndependent4yrs4Y
no just because itll cause a conflict between people
No; there is no confederacy.
@8PNJH275yrs5Y
No, but flying it on private property is fine
@8NG2C2H5yrs5Y
It does not belong on Government property, but regulation is not necessary.
@8FTZCRC5yrs5Y
It's a touchy subject regardless of who you are. I'm in the middle and don't really have a side to be on.
@8FNZJCZLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, and ban any public display of the flag, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason
@9CX62F92yrs2Y
No, get over it you lost
@8QSBKB85yrs5Y
I think that it should be up to the state whether or not to put up a confederate flag as most states put those flags or statues up of confederate leaders to remind the people of the past.
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