What is your take of the viral West Point photo of raised fists? Do you think it was political, racial, or just plain dumb?

So I assume you would agree that anyone in the Military who displays a Confederate Flag either on their vehicle or in their quarters should be kicked out as many in the black community see this as a symbol of racial hatred and slavery and thus making a political statement.

Actually, Tom, yes I do. It is a representation of secessionists and seditionists that attempted a full-on civil war to maintain the slaves of their collective states in the perpetual servitude. Yes, it's the battle standard of just one state militia, but it is now widely identified as a symbol of the entire Confederate movement, no matter what the history-illiterates try to claim.
Flying the Stars and Bars pays homage to people that tried to overthrow the government of the US to continue their racist ideologies. For those that have read the Articles of Secession filed by the states that filed, every one is full of references to continuing the practice.

So, yes. If a person wants to fly the flag of traitors, treat them as such and put them back on the street.

Sgt. Brookins U hit the nail on head! Thanks for this comment!

The reality, however, is that we do have social media and this picture, intended or unintended, sends a message that predictably can and likely will be misconstrued as supporting a racial agenda.

CPT Kurk Harris - To be honest, this is the internet. There's always some group willing to misconstrue or be offended VERY LOUDLY. There are also people who will happily shoehorn the tiniest thing into their agenda. We're going to have to turn down the sensitivity a bit. This is the new reality.