Flag's Half-Century At South Carolina Capitol Ends By Jason Hanna And Ralph Ellis

The Flags Meaning The article Confederate Flag’s Half-Century at South Carolina Capitol Ends by Jason Hanna and Ralph Ellis is about the long battle with confederate flag. Whether or not the confederate flag should be removed or hung. Or if the flag is considered a sign of something bad. It discusses the flags relation to racism and white supremacy. The article explains the view of others and how they see the flag and shows recent events revolving around it. It shows the part the flag has played in the past in the Civil War. The article shows how the Charleston massacre ties in with the confederate flag. In my opinion the confederate flag symbolizes hatred. The flag is a symbol of racism and slavery. “…arguments that a flag that some see as a symbol of support for racism and white supremacy couldn’t remain on the capitol grounds after the Charleston massacre”(Jason Hanna and Ralph Ellis). The quote shows how others think the same. Others see the flag as a sign that the progress we have made is for nothing because others believe in racism and white supremacy. And I believe that it is unacceptable to show the flag that is wrong. It is more than just a piece of cloth it is a symbol of how we cannot agree on anything and there will always be people who are so

I think that is good that they removed something that has been there for so long that is a symbol for something bad and hateful. “South Carolina taking down the confederate flag – a sign of good will and healing, and a meaningful step towards a better future” (Jason Hanna and Ralph Ellis). I believe the removal of the Confederate flag did help to rectify any injustices done toward the African American community we have seen in the media lately. Though I do believe it is not enough and I am not one to judge for the African American community. I believe that they should say when they feel that justice has been