Office. Throughout his long career Strom Thurmond staunch segregationist did everything he could to snand the way of racial progress equality in america. Today in South Carolina his son took a strong stand against his fathers legacy. I have often wondered what is my purpose here in the senate. Pressure quite frankly, has been building. Hundreds of people are gathered at the South Carolina capital. Bring it down bring it down im proud to take a stand and no longer be silent. It shouldnt fly there. It shouldnt fly anywhere. Im calling for the removal of the Confederate Flag from all state places here in the commonwealth of virginia. Walmart sears, ebay, kmart say they will no longer sell Confederate Flag flag products. What some see as a symbol of 0 hate other see it as an important part of history. On fox news they couldnt understand if it was not the right time to talk about guns or racism. My solution is if you hate the flag why not make it yours. The first black designer to make the