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Constitutional Law

Feb. 18, 2000

Red Badge of Slavery

One hundred forty years later, South Carolina continues to fight the Civil War, flying the Confederate flag over its state capitol. For all the controversy over this shameful act, the moral, political and legal lessons of the Civil War seem to have been forgotten.

David A. Lash

Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services O'Melveny & Myers LLP

The opinions expressed here are his own.

By David A. Lash and Mark E. Field
        One hundred forty years later, South Carolina continues to fight the Civil War, flying the Confederate flag over its state capitol. For all the controversy over this shameful act, the moral, political and legal lessons of the Civil War seem to have been forgotten. The Confederate flag is a symbol of slavery and oppression. To African-Americans espe...

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