While I think the confederate flag is stupid and should be removed ASAP, I have a bit of a problem with "how fast" it all has happened, to me it is just politicians looking to earn and score some easy low hanging points. Instead of the governor of SC and other states coming out and saying "remove a flag" why don't they say something strong that might actually fix an issue? Come out strong against gun violence, gun laws etc. This Roof kid was awaiting trial on a FELONY charge, there is absolutely no reason why someone who is have yet to be found not guilty of a felony charge should be allowed to buy a gun. Removing the flag in a whirlwind doesn't solve anything IMO, it just creates a further divide amongst people and a greater disdain towards black people from the racists. At least Obama had the balls to speak out about the gun violence issues on that podcast, and he was spot on with his statement that the NRA and gun lobbies have too much influence on congress for any real bills or change to pass. If we want these things to be fixed we need a public outcry, not a public outcry about some flag that racists adore.