To: President Donald Trump
Ban the Confederate Flag on U.S. Military Bases
US Military personnel, retirees, family members, and visitors openly display Confederate Flags while receiving services on US Military Bases. President Obama, please stop the Confederate Flag from being displayed on US Military Bases.
Why is this important?
The Confederate Flag is a historic symbol that invokes the legacy of slavery and racism that defined the American South for generations. It is a symbol held high by the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremicist groups. It is difficult every day for US Military personnel and federal employees to be reminded of the history of racism, fear, division, and inequality while working side by side or treating people that openly display such hateful imagery. Let's follow the lead of South Carolina and remove this racist and hateful flag off of all US Military Bases.