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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@8ZGG8TM3yrs3Y
It is in people's rights to hang the flag but it is offensive
@8ZGZ4DS3yrs3Y
i think its up to them and there choice
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
Yes, but only at museums and historical sites, because the confederates were traitors
@92P3QT73yrs3Y
Every person has the right to display the flag with the right intentions. But if the person chooses to fly the flag in a negative and recriminatory manor then it should not be aloud
@9334YP33yrs3Y
Yes, and it should be required to raise the Confederate flag in place of the American flag on all public building and in all public spaces on Robert E. Lee Day, Stonewall Jackson Day, Jefferson Davis Day and Confederate Memorial/Heroes/Decoration Day.
@93ZP8QG3yrs3Y
No, it is a symbol of racism and separatism, but it should be placed in a museum for historical reasons.In other words, the flag may be displayed only if a government property houses a civil war museum. The Nazi flag is displayed in Holocaust museums in Germany, but it is not displayed anywhere else in the country. Likewise, the flag of the white supremacy-motivated Confederacy, which has since become one of the symbols of the KKK, should not be celebrated or glorified.
@93ZVQ533yrs3Y
No, it's a symbol of secession and treason against the United States.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not on government property. Only on private property
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not on government property; it should be allowed on private property.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, it reminds me of boiled peanuts
@jasonandrewdevine3yrs3Y
No, The only flags that should be displayed on State Property should be the official state flag and the United States flag.
@4H323VS3yrs3Y
No, only the American flag, state flags, and the POW flag should be allowed to fly on government property.
@8QB4L7Q4yrs4Y
No, the flag of a seditious, treasonous confederacy should not be flown on any form of American public property certainly not government buildings. It should be in a museum or on the private property of someone enacting their First Amendment right
@8QDSSHS4yrs4Y
No, only the US flag and state flags should be flown on government property.
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@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes and stop teaching people about slavery
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
No, and Permanently and irrevocably ban all confederate organizations, associations, Flaggers (Confederate flag erectors) along with the end of celebrating, honoring, commemorating confederates, confederate victories. Also, permanently and irrevocably remove all of the remaining Confederate monuments, memorials (including renaming places named after confederates or associated with the confederacy) as well as the permanent and irrevocable removal of all remaining leftist, non-Nicene Christian or Jew and masonic monuments, memorials (including renaming places named after a Freemason, non-Nicene Christian or Jew and/or associated with freemasonry) in republican and future republican majority states, territories, counties and county-equivalents, cities, towns and Census Designated Areas (CDP's).
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
No, and permanently and irrevocably ban all confederate organizations, associations, Flaggers (Confederate flag erectors) along with the end of celebrating, honoring, commemorating confederates, confederate victories. Also, permanently and irrevocably remove all of the remaining Confederate monuments, memorials (including renaming places named after confederates or associated with the confederacy) as well as the permanent and irrevocable removal of all remaining leftist, non-Nicene Christian or Jew and masonic monuments, memorials (including renaming places named after a Freemason, non-Nicene Christian or Jew and/or associated with freemasonry) in republican and future republican majority states, territories, counties and county-equivalents, cities, towns and Census Designated Areas (CDP's).
@92JXK3J3yrs3Y
Yes, on historical monuments where it was originally flown only if it is not meant as a message to black people and only meant to symbolize history. Even if I believe it symbolizes rebellion and states' rights, I understand the backlash.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
Yes, despite the history of the flag, people have a right to display whatever flag they choose, people and government officials alike.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
No, and ban any public display of the flag, because it is a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason. It should be put in a museum where it was originally flown.
@8M7T3MR4yrs4Y
No, any flag or symbolism of a partisan ideology or flag should not be flown or endorsed by our state governments nor the federal government
@8Y9795V3yrs3Y
No, it should not be allowed to be flown on government property. but should be allowed on private property.
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Neither, because the federal government doesn't have the right to decide whether or not a state can fly a flag.
@3YNTGFH4yrs4Y
On government property, it should only be displayed in a historical context, not flown as a symbol representing a current ideology.
@2VP298Q5yrs5Y
No, it is a flag of a treasonous cabal and therefore should not be flown by any government of the US.
@6B22HBT4yrs4Y
Yes, I don't agree with it, but they should have the right to display it if they choose. However, it should only be able to be displayed at historical monuments where it was originally flown (due to it's harsh, racists background and meaning).
@6B22HBT4yrs4Y
Yes, I don't agree with it, but they should have the right to display it if they choose. However, it should only be able to be displayed at historical monuments where it was originally flown (due to it's harsh, racists background and meaning).
@5RY8R2H4yrs4Y
No. Preserve and display it as historical artifact/ part of our nation's history, but do not fly it as a current relevant symbol in today's world.
@77QDMZN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if there is a US flag flown above it! And only at historical monuments or in museums.
@7KD4Z5Q3yrs3Y
No, it should only be displayed at civil war monuments, in museums, or on private property.
@kgtiberius4yrs4Y
No, with the exception of museums or other such educational institutions.
@7GJCNV84yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the state’s population approves of it
@xpainfulll5yrs5Y
No, they seceded from our country
@8D77Z963yrs3Y
No, it doesn’t make sense for for state governments to fly a flag that represents rebellion against their own government
@8D937L44yrs4Y
I don't really know what is that question.
@8DHVGWM4yrs4Y
I do not think it is constitutional to ban it, although I disagree with people who choose to fly that flag
@8FDV47Y4yrs4Y
No, It is a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason. Any public display of the confederate flag should be banned.
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
No, but independent citizens have the right to fly any flag they wish on private property.
@benethan104yrs4Y
No, the flag should be put in a museum to demonstrate our racist past and present. Though I despise the flag, we should not forget our history, lest we be doomed to repeat it.
@8GZRRDZ4yrs4Y
No it is a symbol of treason and should be treated as a crime in the eyes of the law
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, It is part of our history, and it should not be ignored
@8NXSCW24yrs4Y
No, because the history of the flag is very mixed so it should be required teaching in public school, but kept in museums.
@8PSNXNH4yrs4Y
Yes it's their freedom of speech even if you don't agree with it they should have the right to do it
@8PXJBZS4yrs4Y
Yes - as long as the residents of the state doing so ratify doing so in a vote.
@TogetherinSoli14yrs4Y
No, only official flags such as the US flag, state flags, county flags and government organisation flags should be flown on government property
@8QKJ7R94yrs4Y
Yes. The flag reminds us that where we were once divided, we are now united (at least more than they were). Many Confederates fought to protect their families from the war, rather than to keep slavery, and the flag should remind us of this, too. People on ALL sides can be good.
@8R6XFJ64yrs4Y
no. but on the private property of people who want it up then yes.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, it should only be allowed in museums, because although the flag is a symbol of racism and treason, we need kids to learn about our history.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, it should only be allowed in museums. The flag is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason, but we need kids to learn about our history so they cant be like the traitors from way down south.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, it should only be allowed in museums, because although the flag is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason, we need kids to learn about our history.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, it should only be allowed in museums. The flag is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, it should only be allowed in museums, because although the flag is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason, but we need kids to learn about our history.
@8RM3NHC4yrs4Y
no, it is a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason, and any public display of the flag should be banned
@8SGS6MP4yrs4Y
Yes, only for historical purposes and not for hate.
@8STJ2TC4yrs4Y
No, the confederacy lasted for 4 years and crumbled. It is a failure and a symbol for modern racism.
@8VJQ9QW3yrs3Y
I couldn't care less who does it
@StoicAmerican3yrs3Y
No, It is the flag of another country and traitors to the United States of America
@8WQ9FFL3yrs3Y
Only allow it on their own property and not local building unless for educational purposes
@8X3ZWX43yrs3Y
It is a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason, and should only be displayed for educational reasons.
@8X9RV723yrs3Y
No, only the state and American flag should be flown on government buildings.
@8Y2PZNR3yrs3Y
Yes, and while I hate the Confederate flag, people shouldn't be restricted from using it
@8YFCYTS3yrs3Y
No, it should be put in museums or thrown away
@8ZCGKPD3yrs3Y
No, it should not be just displayed it should be flown under the American flag as a symbol of heritage and state's rights not hate and racism.
@8ZGYJSG3yrs3Y
yes but only if they are given consent.
@ForWheelen3yrs3Y
It is a state's rights issue and should be up to them
@92BG2S63yrs3Y
Yes, but I do not personally or morally agree with the decision to do so
@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.
@93CS3TH3yrs3Y
No, the only flags that should be flown on government properties are official flags specific to the area
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