I'm not surprised OP doesn't have a solid grasp on the state of this country. He doesn't even have a solid grasp of the ACC. Seeing as how every football post comparing conferences, from recruiting rankings to top 25 teams to bowl wins, always includes Notre Dame.
I'm sure in 1861 most people never thought their property would have hunsn rights. And im sure in 1935 people never thought they'd ever have to share the same restaurant as an African American. And I'm sure in 1959 a lot of people never thought they'd have to share the same classrooms as African...
I actually don't completely agree with this. It may not do much, insomuch of a defining tangible statistic of proof that a government program, law or initiative could show, positive or negative, once data becomes available to trace. But policy doesn't 'fix' anything either all on its own accord...
I think removal of the flag from state house grounds is the correct thing to do. It's existence isn't being eradicated, or the rights to display it at your own will being taken from you, though some entities with a legal right and choice to do so, are in fact doing it.
However, two things at...
The thing is, this heritage is so deeply rooted in hate. The heart and soul of the states rights' issue was in fact white supremacy. I don't know how you can interpret stephens' cornerstone speech any other way.
That's not really the point. That's hyoerbolizing the issue. No hate or white supremacy groups carry around and display figurines of Stonewall Jackson and General Beauregard.
The confederate flag has become a domestic symbol of white supremacy and hatred toward a specific race. I just can't...
How exactly is the shooter not being blamed? He was identified, tracked down, detained, thrown in jail and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Sounds like the epitome of blame to me.