Is the Confederate flag a symbol of racism?

i totally agree with you man.........and am definitely glad we got outta that shit and it doesnt go on here anymore these days.

 

you don't get it

 

see post below this.........

well said.

 

your wrong about the main premise.

 

^thats right...

the confederate flag is not racist... but it is anti-American! because it represents a group of traitors and rebels to these united States of America

 

That's fine and to tell you the truth. I like country and bluegrass, that's about it.. nothing else about the South (geographical features, culture, etc..) appeals to me.. the West is where my heart is at. I guess that's why I take on this attitude which you don't share. Totally understandable.

 

I beg to differ they were Anti-Union and enjoyed thier own type of Culture which was different and still is from Northerners,in essence they didnt want some Northern politicians telling them how they should run thier lives,but also they engaged in Slavery which is not a good thing and the North wanted to Abolish it

 

Every group of people in the USA have dealt with prejudice some worse than others,most have elevated thier staus above it and are stronger because of it.

 

Best point I've heard against the rebel flag! God bless the US first and formost... and then of course, Texas.

 

my bad, just going down the list and missed it

 

You should take a trip to any Southern states and youll be amazed at how friendly the people are the past is the past we cant change it,people are too sensitive about thier Race,and what they view as Rascist anymore,when I look in the Mirror Im white get over it whatever you are.

 

I've had some interesting experiences in Gatlinburg, TN to cement my "stereotype". Call it unfair generalization if you will.. and perhaps with more interactions I can take on a different viewpoint.. but for now it is what it is..

 

Did you go there having a predetermined attitude about Southerners or were you open to thier hospitality?

 

It was Gatlinburg in Mid-July,
I reached town and my throat was dry,
and thought I stop to have myself a breewwwwww....

An old saloon, in a street of mud,
there at the table, dealin' stud
set the dirty mangy dog who named me Sue.

 

They were fighting for states' rights...

Once a view is instilled on a group of people it's hard to change that... No offense to ywen, but that's just how it is.

 

Johnny Cash always says it best.

 

How do you do

 

Respect is very important in the South. People get offended very quickly if they get a whiff of Yankee arrogance...of which is quite often unintentional.