Let’s be very clear about something from the outset: Any contention that the Confederate flag is a symbol of pride, history or any other such bovine fecal matter people choose to splatter this debate with, is just plain wrong. So when NASCAR took an action that has been far, far too long coming by banning the Confederate flag, the only thing to do is applaud.
In a statement, the motorsports series said the flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry.” And this came at the end of a period in which NASCAR also has said that peaceful protest during the national anthem is allowed, has done outreach to the LGBTQ community, and .