The University of Alabama squeezed out a dean because he had criticized US thugs and the American flag for their association (over time) with racism.

The flag of the US stands for the country. I love my country but recognize that it kept blacks in slavery for a long time. So even though I would not draw the overall conclusion about the US and its flag that Dean Riley drew, I can't fault his criticism.

I also agree with the article's disapproval of "cancel culture".