The US House of Representatives and Senate have passed a law making it illegal to attack or slur the flags of the Confederacy. Said the Speaker of the House, "These flags represent the valor and sacrifice of Americans protecting their land and should not be viewed as symbols of long-gone institutions."
It, once signed by the president, will mean that groups or individuals will no longer be able to bring up the "S" word in connection to these flags.
Also, hate groups will no longer be able to use any visage of the flags without permission of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The national commander of the organization says this will never happen. Groups or individuals flying flags in such a manner will be subject to arrest.
Well... April Fools' Day to You!! --Old B-R
