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Old 06-24-2015   #11
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Re: Confederate flag, yes or no?

I agree with Curt. The mass meaning of the confederate flag took a negative turn in the 1950s when the KKK adopted it along with other racist groups as a tribute to pro white and pro slavery.

You dont see anyone waiving the old 13 star colony flag in tribute to fallen soldiers... There are only a couple reasons people still fly the confederate flag.

The main historical reason pertained to the Southern states of the confederacy, the losing party of the civil war and anti big govt values. Then theres the other side which has to do with racism. When groups of pro white people adopted the confederate flag, that changed things.

If that wouldnt have happened, there would be no issue with the flag IMO. Once that type of thing happens, it takes on a different connotation over time. Especially with new generations who dont know the entire history on the subject, only what they might see on TV, or movies that probably have to do with racism.
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