South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has called for the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the grounds of the statehouse. She said that it was still alright to fly Confederate Battle Flags on private property. Her reasoning for this is that the flag has been acquired by hate groups.
She is supported by many others in the state government.
Until 2000, the flag flew over the Capitol dome, but increased pressure by black groups brought about an eventual compromise and it was brought down, but placed in front of the Confederate Memorial on the ground.
Anti-flag groups now want it removed from there as well.
Under the circumstances, I can agree with the removal and it is the right thing to do.
This should be done on all public property throughout the South except when it is of a historical nature.
However, I fear that the anti-flag groups are going to want a complete ban on the flag being flown everywhere, including private property. Just try to fly a Confederate flag (other than the First National which most people do not realize is a Confederate flag) anywhere and not get someone in your face or in the news.
Then, next, ban all Confederate memorials, statues or even mention.
Fear of This Going Too Far.
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