With the Charleston church shooting, the confederate flag, flag representing the Confederate Army in the U.S. Civil War, has been quite the hot topic. A confederate flag flies high at the South Carolina Capitol Building (Charleston is in SC, for those who didn't know), and after the shooting, where nine people, all African-American, were killed by Dylann Roof (who is a racist, as evident by his manifesto) at a "black church" in Charleston, the flag has come into question. Many want the flag removed, as they feel it symbolizes racism and oppression. Others state that the flag symbolizes southern heritage and the bravery of confederate soldiers, and is not a symbol of racism and, therefore, shouldn't be removed.

What do you think? Is the flag a symbol of white supremacy and racism, or does it represent southern heritage and the bravery of confederate soldiers? Do you think it should be taken down from government and public property?

I'll post my opinion a bit later, I'd rather see what people say before they read what I have to say!