Quote:There is a difference between flying a flag symbolizing a lost, misguided cause and flying our national flag. I understand there are more important issues at hand, but surely you might understand the difference in your (and my) perspective as compared to those whose ancestors suffered under oppression during the time of the Confederacy.

 

You and I may understand the difference, but in my opinion (and I'm not supporting the display of the Confederate flag because I'm some southern pride guy.  I've never owned anything that had the flag on it other than possibly a Lynyrd Skynyrd album), this is completely blown out of proportion because people find it offensive.  Nothing more.  That being the case, there are clearly those who find the American flag offensive.  We've seen people involved in a viral movement where they're stomping on or burning the American flag, and this isn't from the Middle East or some foreign land.  That's here at home.  So, today it's the Confederate flag.  Tomorrow, it's the Stars and Stripes. 

 

Much of that oppression and suffering that the ancestors suffered in this country was done under the same flag we fly today as the symbol of America.  Not all oppression and suffering occurred exclusively in the south, or in Confederate states.  So, again, where's the line?  Because if they succeed in eradicating one flag from the landscape of this country, the next one is going to be the new target.  If you think otherwise, you're being awfully naive. 

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