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Daily Talker: T-Shirt Controversy

Retailer PacSun has pulled a t-shirt from stores following outrage from customers.  The shirt shows an American flag upside-down, which symbolizes a nation in distress.

A shopper in Alabama posted a picture of the shirt and it went quickly went viral.  Other shoppers chimed in tweeting "respect the flag #BoycottPacSun".

PacSun released a statement:

"As a retailer grounded in youth culture, PacSun values artistic and creative expression though the brands that we sell in our stores. Out of respect for those who have put their lives on the line for our country, we have decided to stop selling the licensed flag T-shirt and are removing it from our stores and website immediately. We thank the men and women in uniform for their extraordinary service."

What do you think?

Do you agree with the decision by PacSun to pull a shirt that displayed an upside-down American flag?

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