By NBC News
A Georgia university shut down on Friday in preparation for a huge demonstration after a video of protesters trampling an American flag went viral.
Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress told the Valdosta Daily Times that thousands of people who “just want to come down here and support the American flag” were expected to descend on Valdosta State University Friday afternoon.
The rally is a response to a video of students walking on a flag last Friday to protest racism, reported NBC affiliate WALB.com.
“After further discussions with local law enforcement and in the interest of the safety of our…
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