people in america. 1 million people because they couldn't have their way with controlling the lives of other people. so we need to put things into proper perspective and stop trying to put a dress on a pig. >> the flag pole is coming down following the flag that came down earlier this morning. charleston mayor joe riley spearheaded that march in 2000 and many said they thought they wouldn't see this day happen after the efforts back then did you still think that the fight could continue on with an ending like this? >> you know it is a long time coming. and, you know the -- in 2000 the south carolina legislature was having a very similar debate and just could not get there to go on the right side of history and mayor riley decided that he really wanted to take a stand on it and picked up the phone and