For the better of our nation, we must remove the Confederate Flag from public organizations. Innocent black people are falling victim to horrendous attacks by terrorists that support the flag. By removing the flag, we are publicly showing that the nation does not support these ideas. However, people do have the right to fly the flag on their own property due to the first amendment. If our country is going to make positive strides, we cannot sacrifice personal freedom along the way. The flag is a constant reminder and symbol oppressing blacks. Americans need to continue their work of removing these flags from public places. By doing this, we can move in the right direction and do what Thomas Jefferson would have wanted; treating all men as
