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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

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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 @9Y7V9M5 from Florida  answered…7mos7MO

On one hand the confederate flag symbolizes a bad part of this nations history and it should not be flaunted but Americans also have freedom of expression and speech

 @9FHMR8S from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

There should only ever be two flags flown on government property, the state flag and the Countries flag. No “pride” flags or honorary flags

 @9D6VBQB  from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Only the US flag, the state flag, and other state and national flags during certain occasions should be flown by the government.

 @955M8RX from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose and it does not fly higher than the US flag.

 @948TP3N from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

It’s someone’s own beliefs so that’s their decision. Although it might not be the best personally I don’t care.

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t care, the south lost. Fly it. Don't fly it. I could care less.

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t care, the south lost. The north sucks too.

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No. I don’t care, but the south lost. And that’s a fact. Also, it doesn’t offend me!

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t care, but the south lost. And that’s a fact. Also, it doesn’t offend me!

 @8ZK92MB from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No, the only place it should be is in a museum for historical purposes. It symbolizes racism, separation, and treason.

 @8YB3W4X from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No. As a flag of rebellion it is the opposite to the American flag.

 @8DMGW9J from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Flags other than the US, state, local, or department flags should not be flown on government property. The flags should also be the current flag with the exception of historical sites and museums

 @9CLPB7YRepublican from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

No, not the government, but the public should have the right.

 @9BXCHQB from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

People should become more knowledgeable about the confederate and don't tread on me flags. They assume they are symbols of hate when they are not.

 @97M66Y5 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No because it is a sign of religion and some may feel forced upon with it

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t care, but the south lost. And that’s a fact. Also, it doesn’t offend me! I still sleep well at night.

 @8YSWK3Z from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Only if they’re serve fried chicken and baked beans on location.

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