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Google, Apple, and Others Remove Content Related To the Confederate Flag
davek writes with news that Google is removing results related to the Confederate Flag from Google Shopping, the company's online marketplace. They're also blocking advertisements involving the flag. They say, "We have determined that the Confederate flag violates our Ads policies, which don't allow content that's generally perceived as expressing hate toward a particular group." At the same time, Apple is removing from the App Store any games or other software featuring the Confederate Flag. This, of course, follows the recent shooting in South Carolina, which triggered a nationwide debate over whether the flag should be flown at government buildings (or anywhere). Major online merchant websites like eBay and Amazon have already taken the step of banning merchandise relating to the flag.
Who fought to just leave. What is the definition of oppression?
LOL, you're funny - no, they fought to retain slavery via whatever means necessary, including seceding. While YOU might support racism and slavery, this is not the 1800's, and most of the rest of us aren't such hateful bigots. Too bad. For you. Don't even have the guts to show your racism with your name attached, huh? Loser.
StarTrekPhase2 - The Five Year Mission Continues!
You're a liar - but you already know that. PaulBu jammed your words down your throat.
The founders couldn't have imagined that states would ever have been compelled by naked force to remain joined to a federal entity turned into a tyranny. There is absolutely nothing in the Constitution prohibiting secession.
Plenty of people who have not a racist bone in their body support the memory and ideals of the secession and revile the tyranny and bloodlust of the war of northern aggression whipped up against them. If you can't recognize the issues involved, choke on it.