[newzjunkey]

You're wrong flaglady47. Mitt offered a blanket prohibition on the stars-and-bars.

Fred said the flag, out of deference to harmony, should not be displayed alone or over a capital but said it could be part of a flags exhibit, an historical display or memorial.

Fred's answer was reasoned and balanced. Mitt's was knee jerk pandering to revisionists.

[flaglady47]

You might want to check out the new thread that has popped up on FR re this issue:

“Romney, Thompson criticize Confederate flag
CNN ^ | 11-28-2007 | – CNN South Carolina Producer Peter Hamby

Posted on 11/28/2007 10:28:48 PM CST by Eddie01

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) – Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee criticized the Confederate flag, which happens to be hoisted on the Statehouse grounds in the early primary state of South Carolina.”

[Gondring]

Mitt offered a blanket prohibition on the stars-and-bars.

The stars-and-bars> Not discussed during the debate.