The basis for opposition to

the 1956 flag is twofold: First, the concerted efforts by blacks to destroy

everything Southern white conservative, and to continue fanning the flames

of racism by their claims of discrimination. Do-gooders and the mass of

transplants actively support such actions.

Secondly, I suspect that the

business community's support of whatever the blacks dictate had more to

do with making money, or the loss thereof, than with any real concern

about the alleged immorality of "harm" involved.

But businesses can overlook

lewd behavior, littering, drunkenness, lawlessness and gridlock situations

in order to make big bucks and not to offend the black sector.

The biggest threat to Atlanta

is now, as it has been in the recent past, the horrendous crime rate and

corrupt government in that city. Outlawing the 1956 flag, and condemning

Southern white conservative, won't solve these problems.

J.C. Lovett

Fayetteville