RE: I don't understand; why do people defend things such as the confederate flag
May 16, 2017 at 5:39 pm
(This post was last modified: May 16, 2017 at 5:42 pm by Aroura.)
(May 16, 2017 at 5:03 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote:Because the south wanted independence specifically so they could continue the practice of slavery.(May 16, 2017 at 5:02 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Great. They revere treason.
Actually, it was a foregone conclusion. Like Japan in WWII the South never had a chance.
To be fair, how is the South wanting independence from the North different from the US having wanted independence from England?
The colonies wanted independence from unfair taxation.
Apples and oranges.
(May 16, 2017 at 3:48 pm)mlmooney89 Wrote: Mind you I am still proud of my southern heritage but my view on that heritage has nothing to do with plantations, slavery, cotton, flags... it's about boots, hats, biscuits & gravy, saying hello to people you pass by, sitting on the porch drinking sweet tea, around a fire drinking beer, about southern drawls, wide open spaces, country music, bbq, line dancing, hospitality, pulling over to the side of the road to check on the person broken down, knowing everyone in the store, small towns, and just in general southern charm... that is my heritage.
And you can enjoy all of that without the racists symbol! Which is wonderful.
Thank you for having the courage to tell your story.
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