From SlTrib.com…
Black Lives Matter Utah on the Fourth of July called the American flag a symbol of hate on social media, setting off a robust response.
“When we Black Americans see this flag,” the post read, “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.”
Lex Scott, founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, says she knew the posts would cause a reaction.
“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