This was the second protest in the past week. But, a history of racism, segregation and oppression is not one to be revered on a government building. The flag alludes to a different time and denotes a negative message. The legislators need to take down the flag. If South Carolina residents want to preserve their history, they should move the flag to a museum.
State legislators have a duty to represent the voters.
Despite protests, letters and bad publicity, state politicians stand firm by not removing the flag. The American Bar Association's April meeting will not be in South Carolina as previously planned. Confederate flag supporters can advocate the flag by displaying it on their own property. Citizens who want to see the flag taken down should continue the protests, send letters of complaint and advocate negative publicity. If South Carolina citizens do not want the Confederate flag to flutter above the statehouse, they need to elect officials who will take down the flag.