SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill introduced by a
Democratic lawmaker would prohibit the sale of Confederate flags on
California state property.
Assemblyman Isadore Hall of Compton
introduced the bill Friday. He says Confederate flag memorabilia is
being sold at the Capitol gift shop and was on sale during last summer’s
state fair on the Cal Expo Fairgrounds.
The issue came to his
attention after his mother spotted replica Confederate money on sale in
the Capitol gift shop. Hall, who is black, calls the Confederate flag a
symbol of racism, exclusion and violence.
The ban would apply to property owned or operated by the state.
Hall says his bill has bipartisan support and will send a message that California does not promote racism
and hate.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill introduced by a
Democratic lawmaker would prohibit the sale of Confederate flags on
California state property.
Assemblyman Isadore Hall of Compton
introduced the bill Friday. He says Confederate flag memorabilia is
being sold at the Capitol gift shop and was on sale during last summer’s
state fair on the Cal Expo Fairgrounds.
The issue came to his
attention after his mother spotted replica Confederate money on sale in
the Capitol gift shop. Hall, who is black, calls the Confederate flag a
symbol of racism, exclusion and violence.
The ban would apply to property owned or operated by the state.
Hall says his bill has bipartisan support and will send a message that California does not promote racism
and hate.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.