When we look at our flag, we, as Georgians, see a reflection or ourselves; we hold our beliefs, our heritage, our ancestor's struggles, and our memories in our flag. In the former Georgia flag, one cannot see these things. I believe the former Georgia flag was justly removed because it was a symbol of racism and bigotry, it was the result of an act of defiance, and because the state has history other than that of its Confederate participation.

The former Georgia flag was a symbol of racism and bigotry. It was composed of the state's coat of arms and the cross of St Andrew. In the Civil War, the St. Andrew Cross was the battle flag of the provisional Army of the Confederate States of America's. It represented the Confederate State's willingness to fight and die for the continuance of the enslavement of fellow human beings. Knowing...