From Mississippi's Declaration of Secession: "Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery-- the greatest material interest of the wor

From Mississippi's Declaration of Secession: "Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery-- the greatest material interest of the world. Its labor supplies the product which constitutes by far the largest and most important portions of commerce of the earth. These products are peculiar to the climate verging on the tropical regions, and by an imperious law of nature, none but the black race can bear exposure to the tropical sun. " The Confederate flag represents the desire to maintain slavery and oppression. The Confederate flag represents a the desire by white Southerners to maintain dominance of another race. Over 600,000 people died in the U.S. Civil War as a result of what the Confederate flag represents. No where near this many Americans have died at the hands of 'crazies in that religion (Islam)'. Removing the Confederate flag and what it represents is an actually important issue to many. Especially those of that race of people who alone can bear exposure to the tropical sun.