re: Will removing all these symbols rectify what caused the SC shooting?

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Well, the underlying problem is hate and hatred for an entire race of people. To many, the flag is a symbol of that same hatred, and it's displayed on the grounds of State House, in the same state where the killing occurred. How can we expect to have an honest discussion about hatred, in a state where the hate-fueled killing occurred, when the state's government still flies a flag of hatred on their grounds?

Removing the flag isn't going to fix anything, and I don't think anyone expects it to. But if we're going to move forward as a state, as a country, and face down the issue of hatred that can sometimes manifest into such an tragedy, we must first demand the government that represents us doesn't sanction the flying of a flag that represents that same hatred.

I don't see why that is so hard for some people to get.

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Agreed.

I don't get why people are opposed to removing a symbol w/ the purpose of changing the culture of racism that exists in the state. A culture that as of now appears to be tacitly endorsed by our government.