[Dan27355]

I think it is possible to sport a rebel flag and not be a racist. I’ve known many who said it had to do with history, Southern Heritage, and the failed-attempt at secession that they claim was centered around state’s rights and independence from the Federal Gov’t. Certainly such concepts are valid given the scary reasons-for-serious-concern manuevers of the so-called Patriot Act these days. However, the Stars & Bars certainly have immense emotional and historical baggage attached to it. I don’t think it is 100% about slavery because Lincoln told them they could keep their slaves (I believe he might have even offered to amend the Constitution to make it permanent and irrevocable) if they calmed down, and they went to war anyways. However, Slavery was certainly a central issue, which was why in the closing days when they offered slaves freedom in exchange for going Grey, the slaves said ‘Screw you, we’re just going to sit here and wait for General Sherman to show up.’ This is not to mention the slaves that set off to join the North. It is also true that it is an oft-used symbol by white supremacist groups, most noticably the KKK and to some extent Neo-Nazis and others. However, most Southrons I’ve known who are into the Rebel Flag cannot stand them, and resent the fact that they’ve hijacked it to further their disgusting agendas. In the end, it depends on the person. If you see somebody that has a rebel flag on their truck or on their t-shirt, hold back judgement until you find out what they’re like. If they’re a racist then they’re a racist, and would be just as much of one if they had Old Glory on their truck.

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Name : Dan27355, Gender : M, Race : Chicano, Religion : Pentecostal, Age : 24, City : Los Angeles, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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