I am going to tread into somewhat controversial waters here but I think it’s worth saying that the confederate flag is a symbol of not only racism but also a reminder of when this country was divided. Travel to Germany and the Nazi flag is no where to be flown, there is shame in it. In the south the confederate flag you see in a lot of places is an indication that many are still longing for the south of old. There is romance in the era of the American Civil War in the hearts and minds of many. The flag is a relic and serves no purpose today other than a reminder of a dark time in our country. Put it in a museum, don’t display it on government grounds as a reminder of what it means in the hearts and minds of many who have been terrorized by it.

Many are ready to retire the emblem and to diminish its value. Companies are no longer selling it. In the light of the church shooting in Charleston, SC maybe its time for it to fly away, like dixieland.

PS: I am a life-long southerner who thinks independently and likes to challenge the status quo.