From a reader:

Jonah, As a South Carolina resident, and GOP voter, and I can tell you that there is no issue that the population wants to move on more than the Confederate flag issue. Folks that were passionate one way or another 10 years ago, just don’t care. The general attitude is one that the legislature voted on a compromise and we’re just tired and worn out of being bludgeoned over the head about it. The issue is like a scab that we’d just as soon get over with as soon as possible.