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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@8FDV9HN5yrs5Y
No because that flag is used as a hate crime.
@B3F2XXS3mos3MO
Yes it was a cultural symbol in shows like Dukes of Hazard and around for years. I don’t like it but I’m not going to ban it
No. We had a literal war over the creation of a separate nation that waved the flag. If private citizens want to fly it, fine but government property is different.
@9J8LFM21yr1Y
The flag was meant to be a flag for the confederacy during battles in the American Civil War, and since the Civil War had been over for over 100 years now, I don't think the flag should be considered for anything, but rather, what it can be used for. Whether that be for rebellion, ancestry, or white heritage or culture, it really depends on how you want to portray it as today. The Nazi flag is different though, since the Confederacy was a Confederacy, and not a Fascist Regime. Given the context of how the flag was used back then and now however, I'd say it's a sign of treason against the US, but only if the user of the flag is in favor of rebelling against the US.
@9FG58SL2yrs2Y
Yes, although it’s a racist flag it’s your property
@9DN2F772yrs2Y
No, the Confederacy literally defected from our government.
@9DKZWQD2yrs2Y
Only allow the American, state, city flags
@9D76QB22yrs2Y
Unless it is in a historical context, the only flag that should be flying on government property is the American Flag
@95WSDDX3yrs3Y
It should be the prerogative of private citizens to display the flag. States should only fly the state and federal colors.
@93Y8XNR3yrs3Y
No, flags of countries other than the USA should not be displayed on state property
@92B5LPY3yrs3Y
Depends on what the star is using it for, if it’s for racism it isn’t right but if it’s rebellion then sure
@8YZF9B3Republican3yrs3Y
I don't see the flag as harmful. When looking at it I see history and value
@8YDS6LQ3yrs3Y
yes, but they should change the design to give it its true meaning back
@8XCNYVK4yrs4Y
Yes nothing should go against the bill of rights
@8W9BPSB4yrs4Y
No, it should be banned publicly and only allowed in an educational environment.
Yes, I don’t approve of it but it’s Constitutionally-protected free speech
@8T8GCSX4yrs4Y
No, only the US flag should be flown
@8QNBS3GLibertarian4yrs4Y
The government shouldn't ban them but they shouldn't.
@8QLT2HH4yrs4Y
Yes, it is hypocritical to ban the Confederate flag because the two flags are one and the same.
@8PZ83VK4yrs4Y
The states maybe should be allowed to but should not
Yes, they should be allowed to display, but the states should choose not to display it on their own
@8P46Y3N5yrs5Y
No, but I do believe that they could and should be displayed in museums for educational purposes.
@8K8VGSC5yrs5Y
Yes, we shouldn't legislate this. If they are dumb enough to still display it, so be it.
@8HS5M5M5yrs5Y
No; by the logic of the Founding Fathers, if it is licit for the US to secede from the British Empire, then it must also be licit for the Confederacy to secede from the US.
@8GY6QN35yrs5Y
No, all should be bought from private citizens, businesses, and organizations and burned.
@9CQJ7MSLibertarian2yrs2Y
Put it to a vote, but never fly it at or above the level of the US flag
@9CGNJXJ2yrs2Y
I don’t necessarily support it, but it’s a first amendment freedom of expression.
@9BSJ33K2yrs2Y
No, the Confederate States of America were a hostile foreign power.
@MD1002yrs2Y
No, only state, national, and official government office/military/branch flags should be allowed on government buildings
@92T58MH3yrs3Y
yes, It is protected by the first amendment and is a part of history but it is also looked at something that ha brought harm so use of it should be withheld.
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