Two workers came out of the Capitol building about 8:20 a.m. and with no fanfare quickly and quietly took the flag down. They declined to answer questions.
Moments later Gov. Bentley emerged from the Capitol on his way to an appearance in Hackleburg. Asked if he had ordered the flag taken down, the governor said, "Yes I did."
Asked his reasons for taking it down and if it included what happened in Charleston last week, the governor said, "Yes, partially this is about that. This is the right thing to do. We are facing some major issues in this state regarding the budget and other matters that we need to deal with. This had the potential to become a major distraction as we go forward. I have taxes to raise, we have work to do. And it was my decision that the flag needed to come down."
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This is a huge mistake these southerners are making when banning this flag. FREE SPEECH means just that and our Founders well understood that hate speech most of all needed to be protected.
What on earth is our country coming to?
Mark this day in history.
Good grief. Whats next? Our own stars and stripes wont be able to fly next. If the Libtards get
their way.
Is this really the USA? Are we being run by the Taliban? This is the exact same thing they have done. They got rid of or destroyed all the ancient relics because they were not "politically correct" History is history! Seems the only flags that don't offend people in the USA anymore are flags from other countries!
The flag does not belong on public property. You still have the right to fly it on your own private property.
This was located at a confederate memorial, where it should stay flying. We who forget history are doomed to repeat it.
12:36 what flag in your mind should be on public property. I am just asking I am trying to educate myself on liberalism. Would you agree the state and national flag should still be in place ??
Why can a Princapal in the Wicomico County school System fly a rainbow flag in her office. Have a four foot sectional painting of a rainbow on her wall. I know parents and staff have observed it. Why no crying about that. I guess he ex-husband and children deserve an answer also.
Though I am not a huge fan of the bars and stars I say if Muslims, Gays, Pirates, gang bangers sports teams,Blacks,etc.... can all fly clors why not the South.
We have come to a point of political correctness that to apppease one group we offend another. I say live and let live.
God Bless and please roll up old glory and turn the lights off. America is dead.
This liberal stuff is so discriminatory and hypocritical.
The liberals already hate the stars and stripes also because it represents a "racist" country, mark my words, they are coming for it next.
as long as we make the freaks happy all is well
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The flag does not belong on public property. You still have the right to fly it on your own private property.
June 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM
Who made that decision? You?? You don't even live there so Fk Off!!
Anonymous said...
This was located at a confederate memorial, where it should stay flying. We who forget history are doomed to repeat it.
June 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM
Agreed
Anonymous said...
Is this really the USA? Are we being run by the Taliban? This is the exact same thing they have done. They got rid of or destroyed all the ancient relics because they were not "politically correct" History is history! Seems the only flags that don't offend people in the USA anymore are flags from other countries!
June 24, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Yes the White House is filled with the Taliban, CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood and an illegal Muslim from Kenya. Wake up America, your precious guns are next!!
Anonymous said...
12:36 what flag in your mind should be on public property. I am just asking I am trying to educate myself on liberalism. Would you agree the state and national flag should still be in place ??
Why can a Princapal in the Wicomico County school System fly a rainbow flag in her office. Have a four foot sectional painting of a rainbow on her wall. I know parents and staff have observed it. Why no crying about that. I guess he ex-husband and children deserve an answer also.
Though I am not a huge fan of the bars and stars I say if Muslims, Gays, Pirates, gang bangers sports teams,Blacks,etc.... can all fly clors why not the South.
We have come to a point of political correctness that to apppease one group we offend another. I say live and let live.
God Bless and please roll up old glory and turn the lights off. America is dead.
This liberal stuff is so discriminatory and hypocritical.
June 24, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Please tell us what Principal has the Gay Pride flag and other distracting BS on her wall. At least tell us the school. Name Names??
I have a feeling come election time these people will NOT be voted back in.
4:09 People would be shocked to find out just how many of them work for the government. In all branches and offices.
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