Quote: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.

 

I'm sure fear is a motivation for some, but I think it's mostly about ignorance or a lack of proper education on the subject.  I completely understand people being offended if they only want to fixate on the slavery issue.  But, if that's the only reason they're so vocally opposed to flying a flag, I don't see that as cause to placate them.  If it's about being offended, that's not enough.  Many of the same people who are offended by the Confederate flag have been known to burn the American flag because they find that offensive  Where do we stop?

 

Quote:The Confederate flag represents treason and oppression. It has a place in a historical context, but not as part of state flags or flying over or near government buildings.

 

There are many who would argue that the stars and stripes represents oppression and intimidation around the globe.  Should we start demanding that it be removed from any government facilities too?

 

Seriously, it's still just a flag.  The symbolism is important for historical perspective, but there's more to it than just treason and oppression.  If we're going to start requiring that any display be limited to only those things that people won't find offensive, we'll be flying a surrender flag.  Even then, someone will be offended because it's a white flag.

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