Removing the Flag is a Start, But it Won’t Kill the Monster

To be clear, the confederate flag should come down. In the wake of the shootings in Charleston that killed nine, it is absolutely horrific to think that both the American flag and the South Carolina state flag were lowered to half mast while the Confederate flag that flies above the State House flew proudly; as if it had no reason to mourn, no reason not to be seen, no reason for shame.

The flag that led thousands in battle as they foughtto continue slavery, that became a symbol for those wh...