The flag shouldn't fly in front of the state house imo. However, people acting like this is such a monumental day in our state are so potato it's sad. Taking the flag down is only going to maginfy it is a sign of hatred for those who view it is as such.
It does nothing for those of us who could care less. I've been a South Carolinian my entire life and that flag doesn't represent me or my heritage. But, it seems that everyone has a different point of view of what it means. I grew up thinking it meant F the establishment/big government, etc and something cool the duke boys had on top of their car. It's usage as a symbol by hate groups such as the clan are what truly hurts its image and I can get that. It's a shame, because its a really cool looking flag.
The most sickening part of this whole matter is how some politicians are jumping all over this and using it as a platform to promote themselves. I have nothing but unadulterated empathy for the families who lost loved ones in Charleston, but the pen deal was just absurd.
It does nothing for those of us who could care less. I've been a South Carolinian my entire life and that flag doesn't represent me or my heritage. But, it seems that everyone has a different point of view of what it means. I grew up thinking it meant F the establishment/big government, etc and something cool the duke boys had on top of their car. It's usage as a symbol by hate groups such as the clan are what truly hurts its image and I can get that. It's a shame, because its a really cool looking flag.
The most sickening part of this whole matter is how some politicians are jumping all over this and using it as a platform to promote themselves. I have nothing but unadulterated empathy for the families who lost loved ones in Charleston, but the pen deal was just absurd.