Quote:That is really the issue here. The Confederate Battle Flag has been co-opted by hate groups just as is the case with the Nazi flag.


Ignoring history, or trying to hide it from public view, is a certain way to assure that it will be repeated.



That's your opinion, and you're certainly entitled to it. I'm not going anywhere. Unlike you, I'm proud of my country, flaws and all. I don't want to try to run from our history because I'm some mind-numbed coward who can't bear the thought of having to face the bad things this country has done in the name of progress. But hey, the world needs people like you too, and I would never suggest you leave this nation. We need ignorant folks to assure "big" issues like a flag continue to distract you from real issues that this nation is facing.


Remembering ALL of our history is an important part of appreciating just what we have here as a nation. Unfortunately, some folks were taught a very selective version, and it tends to reveal itself in discussions like these. Not your fault that you're ignorant. That's the way your side of the aisle likes to keep people.


I'm not sure what the quip about Texas was intended to accomplish. Considering they have one of the more thriving economies in the country, and their economic footprint actually rivals many countries, if your intent was to imply people from Texas are stupid, try again.

I don't really want you to leave this beautiful nation which believe it or not I quite like. I just think it's ironic that anyone opposed to the 'war on terrorism' 10 years ago was told 'IF YOU DON'T LIKE AMERICA, YOU CAN GET OUT!' but those same people who would say that shill for a symbol of treason.


And I'm pretty up on the civil war, btw. Spent 4 yrs in Gettysburg, took a lot of history. Seen Ken Burns' doc, which I agree with.

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