In a Facebook post published on the Fourth of July, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Utah chapter declared the American flag a hate symbol.
“When we Black Americans see this flag we know the person flying it is not safe to be around. When we see this flag we know the person flying it is a racist. When we see this flag we know that the person flying it lives in a different America than we do. When we see this flag, we question your intelligence. We know to avoid you. It is a symbol of hatred,” the statement read.
Lex Scott, founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, said the intention of the inflammatory post was to generate a reaction and show how the flag is being co-opted by extremist groups, The Salt Lake Tribune reported.
“The point of the post was to make everyone uncomfortable,” Scott said. “The American flag is taught to us from birth to represent freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Scott noted that her sentiments were triggered by the sight of photos depicting members of far-right organization Patriot Front marching through Philadelphia carrying the American flag on the eve of the Fourth of July.
“We are seeing that symbol used in every racist hate group’s messaging across this nation. The problem that I have is no one is addressing the people who are using it for hate. I am telling you when I see an American flag, I begin to feel fear for the simple fact that every time I am faced with hatred, it is at the hands of someone carrying an American flag,” she continued.
Giant middle finger!
Deport all of these s.o.b’s
🙄🙄
These people hate us and America with all their fibers. They’re really asking for it.
Just further proof that BLM is a terrorist organization. Tomorrow I’m going to order two cases of American flags.
lol, no one cares what these idiots say.
looks like I hate every BLM person alive. They are true racist POS that has ever lived
What I can’t understand is all of these white people demonstrating for BLM. Don’t they know that BLM hates all whites. What idiots they must be
I say two middle fingers to BLM/Anifta!!!/
They don’t speak for black people.
Hmm….So the first letter of BLM is what then?
Not asking for a friend, really asking for EVERYONE since your comment requires clear clarification.
If that’s him in the photo he’s culturally appropriating a flat top haircut; we all know that’s not permitted.
Wonder what Crispus Attucks thinks about this moron?
Get the boat ready!
Wait. Hold my beer while I hang my flag.
Don’t just buy more American flags—-Buy more ammo!
damn and an american flag flying in the background