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2 More Mississippi Universities Lower State Flag
Mississippi State and Mississippi University for Women are the latest universities in taking it down the flag that includes the Confederate emblem.
Delta State is now the only state-supported university that continues to fly the flag.
Opponents say the Confederate emblem on the state flag is a reminder of a dark period of Mississippi history, but supporters say it’s part of the state’s heritage.
Governor Phil Bryant told reporters he doesn’t agree with the decision.
“Whether you like the flag or not, the state law calls for it to be treated with equal respect,” Bryant said.
He says it’s “troubling” that university presidents are teaching students that it’s okay to ignore the law.
“Delta State continues to fly the State flag out of respect to our relationship with the State of Mississippi, and despite our disagreement with symbols that cause an unfortunate barrier to understanding,” Delta State spokeswoman Jennifer Farish said.
Farish said it would take a vote of Delta State faculty, students and administrators to remove the flag.
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delta
September 1, 2016 at 9:34 am
Totally agree with Governor Bryant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Otis
September 2, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Phil Bryant KNOWS that flag statute he sites does not apply to universities, yet Governor Bryant has no problem ignoring state law in MAEP. Even more blatant is his willingness to ignore the “will of the people” in the 2011 failed Personhood Amendment the people defeated.Phil Bryant is an empty suite!
I understand some people’s ancestors are important to you and I can honestly respect their view. They served bravely in the service of the confederacy as they understood their duty. Theses ancestors were men of their time and should be given the respect that entails. I have no desire to deny anyone their own heritage, dishonor their legacy or smear their ancestors. I sincerely hope you can believe me.
However, the state flag should represent everybody in Mississippi and the current design fails to do this. Since I am black, I have a much different view of confederate iconography than others and my view is based on a much different experience. My experience and family heritage is just as real as theirs, so I only ask that they grant me the same respect I grant them.
My only desire is to find a state flag to represent everyone. As I have stated before, I fully support anyone’s right to display the confederate flag in any manner they choose.
I do hope we, as Mississippians, can find a path through this issue together. It may not be easy of comfortable for either of us, but I honestly believe we can find a way out if people of both sides of this issue try to understand and respect the position and views of the other.