Quote:For a lot of folks, it's no different than the Gadsden Flag. That's my point. People only want to focus on one aspect. Regardless of the fact that it's offensive, it IS a part of the fabric of this nation and who we are today.


If we eliminated everything that offended people from the public square, these same folks would simply find new targets to get angry over.

I think it's mostly fear that drives them. Someone who has only seen a confederate flag on a pickup or on tv and never shared a drink with them wouldn't understand. They took in this Spanish/Canadian immigrant so don't tell me they're all racist.


That said i fly the American flag with the don't tread on me flag on my property. I'm not a confederate nor do I have any heritage to them but I have a deep respect for them.


Like I said I personally believe Lincoln to be one of the worse presidents ever and as close to a tyrannical dictator we've had.

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