Well that escalated quickly.

NBC News reported:

Huge American Flag Protest Shuts Down Valdosta State University

A Georgia university shut down on Friday for a huge demonstration after a video of protesters trampling an American flag went viral.

Hordes of people descended on Valdosta State University Friday afternoon, lining the streets and waving flags. Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress told the Valdosta Daily Times that thousands of people who “just want to come down here and support the American flag” were expected to be there.

The rally is a response to a video of students walking on a flag last Friday to protest racism, reported NBC affiliate WALB.com.

“After further discussions with local law enforcement and in the interest of the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, Valdosta State University will suspend normal business operations for Friday, April 24,” the university said in a press release on Thursday. “Only essential employees — meaning those who have been notified by their supervisor — are to report to campus.”

The event appeared to be peaceful, with some demonstrators carrying signs in support of the military and others wearing T-shirts with the American flag and the words “Try walking on this flag” emblazoned on the back.


 
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