In this April 25, 2020 photo, Mississippi state flags are positioned on a vehicle amid an arrangement with the American flag and a Gadsden flag during a drive-by "re-open Mississippi" protest past the Governor's Mansion, in Jackson, Miss. There is a growing movement to replace the current state flag that has in the canton portion of the flag the design of the Civil War-era Confederate battle flag.
“We believe it’s the right thing to do, and is consistent with Walmart’s position to not sell merchandise with the confederate flag from stores and online sites, as part of our commitment to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all of our customers in the communities we serve,” company spokesperson Anne Hatfield said.
“While some may see the current flag as a celebration of heritage, a significant portion of our state sees it as a relic of racism and a symbol of hatred,” the Baptist group said in a statement. “The racial overtones of this flag’s appearance make this discussion a moral issue.” Legislators are trying to finish their annual session in the next few days. A bipartisan group has been trying to gather enough votes to change the flag, but it’s a tough task. Some lawmakers don’t want change. Others want to kick a decision to a statewide election because they think changing the flag could endanger their own political careers.
Pretty interesting since Walmart has no issues selling “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” tshirts for a profit in Canada ....just going to leave this link here
Been wiping my butt with the ‘stars and bars’ for years now. Better then Charmin!
NASCAR you all have any races planned in Mississippi? Any options on their flag?
Breaking: Mississippi to consider dropping confederate-themed in lieu of nazi flag after study shows most Mississippians can’t spell confederacy, but can spell Nazi.
What is there for state lawmakers to debate? Re-design the flag!
I have heard it said that if you forget the past your condemned to repeat it. Why can’t those symbols be used as a shame theme. Why try to erase it? Doesn’t make sense.
I made y'all a new flag.
The former member states of the confederate union have a god given right to fly that flag
Ugh. They’re going to do this and then pat themselves on the back for solving racism and then just go back to normal, but with a different flag.
I have actually seen them outside the court house with Confederate flags protesting that its sacrilegious to even suggest getting rid of it. Oh the travesty 🙄
WritesMore If what they want is a flag that captures the culture and history of the confederacy they should just go with a plain white flag…
As a black woman living in Mississippi, I can assure you it will be like pulling teeth to get these lovely Caucasian people to divest themselves of their 'heritage.'
Should be a white magnolia blossom on a green background, and displayed everywhere like a corporate logo.
The Confederate flag is the enemy's flag, you might as well fly one with a swastika on.
Good. We have a flag. That flag represents treason & slavery.
🍊(45) is the REAL ENEMY of the ppl! 🍊 is to BLAME for ALL the DESTRUCTION/CRISES in the U.S. (SPREAD of CORONA, RACISM, JOB LOSS, etc)! REMEMBER Election Day Nov 2020 (IF this country still exists in November)! TODAY..FOCUS ALL of your energy/efforts to DEFEAT THE ENEMY....🍊!
There shouldn't be a debate...get rid of it!
DrFrankTurek rln_nelson CaliTrumpLady Thank God! The SBC (Southern Baptist) are fighting the history they created! True repentance makes amends!
Georgia's flag is also a Confederate flag - even today. Ask GovKemp
Yes, the beginning of the department of truth. They can erase history, go back and delete culturally offensive words in books, newspapers and movies. Fun times
Somebody needs to remind these crackers that they lost the war - as losers, they don’t get to call the shots.😊
Will it stop them from being losers?
Put it to a vote in November. Should be majority rule. Not loudest rule.
Jump on the winning team. Get that design of a flag of a 'country' who never won a war out.
Where is the story about Wallace/Smolett nascar race hoax? Or are you just moving from one fake outrage to another, with bothering to update?
it's a battle flag. what is the big deal. Many Americans died under that flag. Even if it was the wrong idea, it's still part of our history like it or not.
Sorry, but it’s time to make the change. Not really much of a debate here.
Wow. I agree with Walmart. Didn't have that on my 2020 Bingo card. Holy moly.
I don't know. I'm all for removing plain Confederate flags from government property, but the Mississippi flag is it's own entity.
They should change it. Its inclusion is an artificial act of failed cultural defiance done by racist politicians long gone. I for one would like to see a return to the Magnolia Flag.
Don't let Georgia off the hook for planting the state seal on the Stars and Bars either.
Let’s get rid of the don’t tread on me flag while we’re at it just for being douchey.
Its over for Mississippi. College football, church, and Walmart are all against it.
TheConfederacyWereTraitors
Call in a Rocket Surgeon! Tough call to make.
There's no place for the rebel loser rag in government.
Praise Jesus. Can we take it a step further and ban Trumpers on Holiday?
Its like changing the label on a box of turds.
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