In light of the recent tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, Matthew Quinn, president of Quinn Flags in Hanover, Pennsylvania, has announced that a full ban on the sale of all Confederate Flags is effective immediately. These flags will be removed from websites, inventory, and stores promptly.
Quinn stated, “As a leader in the flag industry, manufacturer of flags and banners, along with graduating from LaSalle Military Academy and having a bachelor of science in history degree from Towson University, I feel it’s morally and ethically appropriate to make this announcement showing that the historical symbolism of this flag needs to be just that — history. There is enough hatred and terrorism in the world and I have an opportunity to do my small part. With a manufacturing plant in Hanover, just 20 minutes outside of historical Gettysburg, this flag has been used by many historians, re-enactors, and museums. However, the time has come to make a stand and end the feelings of hate and racism that many feel when they see the Confederate Flag.”