diff --git a/src/register_manager.hh b/src/register_manager.hh
index 1fe8680b..2e760e6f 100644
--- a/src/register_manager.hh
+++ b/src/register_manager.hh
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ protected:
 };
 
 // static value register, which can be modified
-// using operator=, so should be user modifiable
 class StaticRegister : public Register
 {
 public: