In 1961, the South Carolina State Government passed a law mandating that the confederate flag be flown on the ground of its state capitol building. The law was passed to commemorate the centennial of the Civil War assault on Fort Sumter. Opponents argue that the flag is a political symbol that represents racial inequality and should be removed after the shooting deaths of nine African American church members in June 2015. Proponents argue that the flag is an important historical symbol that commemorates the state’s role in the Civil War.
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Response rates from 5.6k State Senate District 19 voters.
50% Yes |
50% No |
37% Yes |
45% No |
10% Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
4% No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
3% Yes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
0% No, and ban any public display of the flag |
1% Yes, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights |
0% No, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
0% Yes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism |
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Unique answers from State Senate District 19 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8LQJKBF4yrs4Y
as a historical piece-yes, but not for anything else as it can symbolize racism and discrimination
@8N6QGZS4yrs4Y
This sounds just dumb, it isn’t a bad thing, I personally don’t care, but it’s just a dumb thing to want
@4YCRRZY4yrs4Y
It is an American swastika.
@8M7HMYP4yrs4Y
Regardless, the confederate flag is not a symbol of the country therefore it would not make sense to fly it on government property.
@9GQ2L6V1yr1Y
Yes, but only at federally-owned historical or commemorative sites such as museums or Confederate cemeteries
@9F85JC81yr1Y
Yes, However, I hope the flag that is being talked about is not the Confederate battle flag but instead the actual flag of the Confederate Government as while it did attempt to defend a horrendous system that should not stop people or local Governments from observing and displaying a historic flag that also displays Rebellion but we should be careful as it could easily be used as a symbol of hate as well.
@4XQZWHC4yrs4Y
I think that we should have been educated more about it growing up. I am 22 and I just now found out what the confederate flag was from clicking the learn more button. I think if we were educated more on history regarding subjects of race and battles that took place and one race overthrowing the other, then we could breakdown racial stigmas that are still in this world today. Nothing is wrong with stereotypes but when it determines the way one person treats another, that's when it's not okay. As for the flag, it shouldn't fly in public places. In your home or on your property… Read more
@5DPVVN74yrs4Y
Only the Stars and Stripes, State Flag, POW/MIA should be flown on U.S. soil. Not Confederate, Mexican, ISIS, or other country.
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