That is a sad commentary on the state of Mississippi education, intellect and critical thinking skills, and that is why we do not have more business relocating here. The Confederate Flag was not merely about slavery, nor was it free from the blemish of slavery. And until we deal with the complexities of slavery and racism, we will never heal as a State or a Nation. Slavery and racism in America are founded on and propelled by greed and economic exploitation. Rebel supporters feel good about themselves, their image and the State.
White liberals feel disappointed and ashamed.
But here is the challenge. The winners will always say that it is time to move on. But the flag debate and vote tells us that we must move on to truly dealing with the racial divide that the flag debate and vote symbolize. The flag debate and vote merely confirmed what we already knew. We are still divided along racial lines.