Mississippi hoists new state flag without Confederate emblem for first time
Source: The Hill
Mississippi hoisted its new state flag for the first time at the state capitol on Monday, six months after legislators retired the former one featuring a Confederate battle emblem.
The new flag shows a white magnolia on a blue, gold and red background with white stars. Beneath the flower is the phrase In God We Trust. The single gold star at the top represents Native Americans and is composed of diamond shapes significant to Choctaw culture.
When many looked at our former flag, they just saw a symbol of the state and heritage they love. But many felt dismissed, diminished and even hated because of that flag, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) said on Monday, The Associated Press reports .
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/533794-mississippi-hoists-new-state-flag-without-confederate-emblem-for-first
1. Good for Mississippi
2. What took them so damn long?
idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)Pantagruel
(2,580 posts)As an atheist, I'm disappointed. Luckily, I don't live in Mississippi.
luv2fly
(2,475 posts)If not black people, let's piss off non-Christians.
Not feeling it.
Vogon_Glory
(9,128 posts)I hope that Mississippians find it a flag that unites rather than divides.
Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)2. Not quite 156 years.
BumRushDaShow
(129,445 posts)Last state to get rid of the stain of the Confederacy!
Warren_Pointe
(328 posts)you're already priming the "shark" pump.
BunnyMcGee
(463 posts)sakabatou
(42,174 posts)SunSeeker
(51,697 posts)onetexan
(13,058 posts)SunSeeker
(51,697 posts)The First Amendment clearly bars such government statements respecting an establishment of religion, but SCOTUS bent to the evangelicals. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-religion-motto/u-s-court-rejects-atheists-appeal-over-in-god-we-trust-on-money-idUSKCN1LD24K
FIRST AMENDMENT
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
SpankMe
(2,966 posts)No sarcasm. This is a good move. And, it's a nice flag.