Opinion Letter: Like the Confederate flag, perhaps Hawaii's state banner needs some rethinking Updated: Jul. 06, 2015, 6:45 p.m. | Published: Jul. 06, 2015, 5:45 p.m.

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The flag is important to Fitchburg because it is important to the entire state. Many cities have already pledged their support for changing the flag and Fitchburg could be the next one.” ...

Hawaii officials say they had no choice but to tear a state flag that was mounted on an unpermitted house built by protesters near where they are blocking construction of a giant telescope.