Confederate flags will be gone from NASCAR events moving forward. NASCAR announced on Wednesday that such flags would no longer be welcome at its events and on its properties.

The move is controversial, with one part-time driver already saying he’s calling it quits. But it’s ultimately NASCAR’s right to make the decision, and it’s a respectable move.

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