Posted on Jun 27, 2015
Millions of Americans still embrace the Confederate flag. Should we dismiss them all as racists?
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After the horrific, racially motivated massacre last week of nine black Bible study participants at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, there has been a righteous rush to remove the Confederate flag from government property and the goods of many national retailers. And it seems we've reached a landmark tipping point: After decades of defending the Confederate flag, many conservative lawmakers have publicly and aggressively joined the fight against this longtime symbol of the South.
However, there are still millions of Americans in the South who (probably quietly, these days) remain deeply invested in the Confederate flag. I am not one of them. But I do believe their concerns and beliefs are worth considering without dismissing them wholesale as a bunch of backwards racists, as much of the American left seems eager to do.
Some defenders of the flag worry about a slippery slope. They oppose its removal from state capitols and insignias because they think there's no logical stopping point.
First came the calls to take down the Confederate flags flying over state property. Then Virginia moved to scrap a small license plate program for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Before long, private companies said they would discontinue selling Confederate-themed products. Now everything from roads to statutes commemorating Confederate figures could wind up on the chopping block.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/millions-of-americans-still-embrace-the-confederate-flag-dont-dismiss-them-all-as-racists/ar-AAc9zqW
However, there are still millions of Americans in the South who (probably quietly, these days) remain deeply invested in the Confederate flag. I am not one of them. But I do believe their concerns and beliefs are worth considering without dismissing them wholesale as a bunch of backwards racists, as much of the American left seems eager to do.
Some defenders of the flag worry about a slippery slope. They oppose its removal from state capitols and insignias because they think there's no logical stopping point.
First came the calls to take down the Confederate flags flying over state property. Then Virginia moved to scrap a small license plate program for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Before long, private companies said they would discontinue selling Confederate-themed products. Now everything from roads to statutes commemorating Confederate figures could wind up on the chopping block.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/millions-of-americans-still-embrace-the-confederate-flag-dont-dismiss-them-all-as-racists/ar-AAc9zqW
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From this thread I decided to research the military history of the Souths greatest General robert e lee. I see people on this website praising him as the greatest general in American history. Does anyone realize how many times he commanded troops in a battle prior to the civil war?
Once. He lead marines to recapture the armory at Harper's Ferry from abolishionists. In the Mexican American War he was a messenger/scout/engineer. (Robert e lee/history net). So much for him being a great general.
Once. He lead marines to recapture the armory at Harper's Ferry from abolishionists. In the Mexican American War he was a messenger/scout/engineer. (Robert e lee/history net). So much for him being a great general.
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SSG Edward Tilton
Gettysburg was a dismal defeat. Custer kept the Rebel Cavalry and Lee just kept attacking blindly until his forces were depleted. George Meade, the AMERICAN Commander was relieved for not pursuing and destroying his Army right there. In his other battles both sides had equal casualties. At that rate the rebels couldn't last long. Pickett realized that he was walking into a trap. He formed his men up and marched them off the field
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No. People should quit getting butt hurt over what their idea of the flag is. It's a symbol for the southern region of the United States, nothing more or less.
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Of course we should brand them johnny rebs as "racists". I, too, am racist for marrying the most gorgeous Polish Princess east of the Mississippi. Love them Polacks (oops)
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As an African-American and knowing what the Confederate flag has stood for, I find it very difficult to accept that it will ever stand for anything other than racism.
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Born and raised in the north, living in the south. I have learned much from my southern brothers from another mother and supporting the stars and bars in many cases isn't about race whatsoever. It is about honoring those who fought a valiant fight for their state's rights. Destroying the history, just like ISIS is doing in the middle east, we are bound to repeat it.
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I fully embrace my Southern heritage along with the Constitution of the United States. That said, anyone is welcome at my home unless you are disrespectful or profess to kill and to be an enemy of the People. This might rule out some of our elected officials; ironically.
So, let me know if you are in the area and y'all can come over. Bring food and beer.
So, let me know if you are in the area and y'all can come over. Bring food and beer.
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