Ban the Hate Flag

Please forgive me. I am about to talk about something political.

I'm not big on politics. I know I should be, but the whole thing gives me a stomach ache. Occasionally, though, something comes across my Facebook newsfeed that makes me sit up and take notice. Usually, it has something to do with women's rights, or racism. Today my husband shared a link to a petition to remove the Confederate battle flag from all government use (I'm talking to you, SC and MS). The flag was a symbol of the military action that wanted to keep slavery legal. Today it is a symbol of racism, division and hate... to most of the world.

I implore all of you to sign this petition and get the flag banned. And anyone who thinks of this flag as a symbol of "southern pride" should think again. That is, unless you believe in slavery and racism. I sure hope you don't.

Sign the petition on MoveOn.org

Read Huffington Post article: Let's Stop Pretending the Confederate Flag Isn't a Symbol of Racism

Watch Jon Stewart's commentary on the shooting in SC

I'm all for people having differences of opinion, but in this case there is no argument. There is no excuse for racism.

Have a thoughtful day.