During the civil war, the confederate flag was used to symbolize the southern states attempting to secede from the Union. But to some, it symbolizes slavery, racism, hate and also, southern pride. Fast forward 200 years, and the flag is still to this day, being flown in the deep south. Should It be accepted to fly the flag of former enemies of the United States? President Obama says that it’s not. He praised the lowing of the confederate flag in South Carolina’s capitol, calling it “a step towards a better future”. Both political parties describe the flag as a symbol of hate and called for it’s removal from government grounds all over the south. “For many, black and white, that flag was a reminder of systematic oppression and racial subjugation,”