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The White House said Friday that President Barack Obama thinks the Confederate flag that currently flies outside the South Carolina statehouse belongs in a museum, according to Reuters.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/19/obama-confederate-flag_n_7624034.html
Good for you Mr. President.
CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)I'm from SC and if you grew up in the South when I did, the flag was prevalent. I was fortunate to have progressive parents who taught me not to be prejudiced. Unfortunately, not everyone felt that way.
The Civil War will always be a part of the history of the United States, but it should not be part of present day life. The president is correct, the flag belongs in a museum.
madokie
(51,076 posts)would be fine by me
Hekate
(90,750 posts)ann---
(1,933 posts)When does the loser of a war get to hang its flag on the state capitol?
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Burn them all.
RandySF
(59,031 posts)Enrique
(27,461 posts)in the Civil War!
KT2000
(20,585 posts)keep the pressure on. When do we stand up for what is right? Don't we expect this as the least from our politicians?
Rex
(65,616 posts)Thank you sir for saying it!
Skittles
(153,170 posts)right along with the FOR COLORED ONLY signs
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)can be brought down for that...and then reitred in a museum...excellent idea.
jtuck004
(15,882 posts)heaven05
(18,124 posts)so should all the neo-confederates in that state...oh sorry the state would shut down and never be viable again..
Cha
(297,414 posts)Thanks ZX