Every state flag is wrong, and here is why washington post. The racist massacre in a south carolina church has tipped the balance in a decadesold tug of war over the meaning of the confederate battle flag. What it does mean, basically, is that if you do not waste that which you have waste not, you will not later want that which you have wasted want not. But the american flag has flown for a long time, and over genocide, over jim crow, over a kind of ongoing war over the past 50 years. It is a mixture of the square battle flag used by the army of northern virginia under general lee. Ice cream shop owner wants to replace confederate flag and. Aug 12, 2015 carney received the honor for saving the american flag from confederate capture and planting it on the parapet despite being wounded several times during assault on fort wagner on july 18, 1863. Stuff i didnt know about the confederate flag chris stout. Confederate flag defender, political activist, former president of the asheville chapter of the naacp and 52yearold black man, h. The confederate elite of 1861 did not mind making money, but it was aggressively hostile to. Though i fully agree with the message given in this note it still is not a book and there for should not have been sold as a book. Here are three reasons why i believe christians should not fly the confederate flag.
Jun 25, 2017 the confederate flag that still flies in the south was not the rebels first choice, and its selection was anything but straightforward. Its not like the confederate flag is being outlawed, it is simply being removed from governmentpublic locations. It is not against the law to display swastikas, and the first amendment protects the right to display the confederate flag on ones own property, or to carry it with you. Hey everybody its corey stewart with family until here you could look in the backseat um marie is taking the video anyway i wanted to talk a little bit about this week is theres been kind of a momentous we can many ways um first we have a great debate yesterday uh and you know i went after had pretty strong i thought that was necessary to get out the truth because he says one thing does. This page is for people who want to post anything historically related to the confederate flag and to provide an outlet for sales of related merchandise. Rate this a lowest possible rating given because it is not a book it is not even a pamphlet. Mar 07, 2019 the flying of the confederate flag, or a nazi swastika, or any number of other displays, could spark ill will and even provide an attractive nuisance to vandals, saboteurs, and pranksters. As students entered hurley high school in hurley, va. If you own a confederate flag i dont believe anyone is telling you that you have to destroy it. Mississippi cities remove state flag bearing confederate. Hbos confederate and the myth of a unified american.
As long as were on the subject of flags that should and should not be flown in states, lets take a moment to talk about state flags. Leading up to this removal was heated debate concerning whether or not the confederate flag. Era ends as south carolina lowers confederate flag. The tiles are not in any way designed to look like the confederate flag, but that isnt stopping the haters from trying to claim they are tiny confederate flags are right under the noses of millions of straphangers passing through the times square subway station every day. Feeling kinship with the south, northerners let their.
Jan 23, 2008 the bestknown of all confederate flagsthe battle flagis often erroneously confused with the national flag of the confederacy. The flying of the confederate flag, or a nazi swastika, or any number of other displays, could spark ill will and even provide an attractive nuisance to vandals, saboteurs, and pranksters. But i am saying that we should be more conscious of the world we live in and work toward being more culturally sensitive. On the other hand, confederate sympathizers contend that the flag is a symbol of historical pride, not of hatred. Have the flag at sons of the confederacy rallies and on the graves of those dead confederate pows. Man displaying confederate flag fired from job site cbc news.
Jun 01, 2017 people, including a man wearing a confederate flag, hug after taking part in a prayer circle after a black lives matter protest following the multiple police shootings in dallas, texas, on july 10. Jun 23, 2015 no shortage of good writers have already explained that the confederate flag was birthed in oppression and bathed in blood, and it was first raised atop the south carolina state house not as part. Georgia and mississippi are still flying versions of the. Is it ethical to continue to fly the confederate battle flag.
The civil war was not in fact solely about slavery. The bestknown of all confederate flagsthe battle flagis often erroneously confused with the national flag of the confederacy. Tom french, owner of usamericana, a memorabilia store that sells civil warera confederate items, said he doesnt see flag production shrinking. I believe that racial tensions in america are not so much an issue of a flag but an issue of the heart, but the truth is the confederate flag has come to be associated with racism. I understand thats why they pump into little fragile brains from grade 1 to 12, but its not the reality. In the petition perrybey points out that honoring the confederate flag monument stands against what the sgt.
Jun 23, 2015 as long as were on the subject of flags that should and should not be flown in states, lets take a moment to talk about state flags. Confederate battle flag was first flown above the south carolina state house in 1962 in defiance of the civil rights movement. We might have a right to fly the flag on our own property, but the precedence of what paul wrote in 1 corinthians 8. But in the future it could be any number of other flags or emblems. A national debate over the continued use of the confederate battle flag reignited june 20, 2015, after the u. Era ends as south carolina lowers confederate flag the new. The confederate flag has periodically been in the national spotlight over the past year, particularly after the massacre at a black church in charleston in 2015 that left nine people dead. Many people vehemently argued that its about heritage, not hate and complained that history is being erased or rewritten. The ku klux klan has used the flag at many of its events. Meet the fiercest defenders of the confederate flag in south carolina. Jul 06, 2015 the confederate battle flag, while not the flag that represented the eleven states that officially seceded from the union, nevertheless, remains a symbol of a time in our nations history where black people were owned by whites. Mississippi still flies the confederate battle flag. Nikki haley of south carolina, center in white, on the steps of the state house on friday. Meet the fiercest defenders of the confederate flag in.
An honest narrative about the region would look closely at the 1950s and the 1960s, at the return of the confederate flag the socalled stars and bars, with its own tawdry history. Just because we have the right to do something doesnt mean it is right before god and before our christian brothers and sisters, as. The resolution reached in 1994 did not specifically restrict the confederate battle flag, wrbl reported. Jul 21, 2015 while the confederate flag is recognized as offensive by many, its display in the workplace is oftentimes not enough to support a hostile work environment claim.
It might not be as recognizable as the battle flag, but it also represents a rebellion founded on the perpetuation of slavery and white supremacy. The online retailers prohibition comes after bans from walmart and sears. Carney received the honor for saving the american flag from confederate capture and planting it on the parapet despite being wounded several times during assault on fort wagner on july 18, 1863. Amazon, ebay ban sales of confederate flag merchandise.
Jun 20, 2015 this was not the flag of the confederate states of america. Jul 30, 2017 an honest narrative about the region would look closely at the 1950s and the 1960s, at the return of the confederate flag the socalled stars and bars, with its own tawdry history. The confederate flag became a favored symbol not only among lost cause devotees but among assorted antigovernment activists, all the way down. This is not the confederate flag, but libs want it taken. Everything you know about the confederate flag is wrong youtube. The confederate flag isnt even the original flag of the confederacy. The confederate economy, like the modern chinese economy, was in the capitalist world but not of it. Adding to the fantastic answer by francis dickinson, i think at the end of the day flying the rebel flag of slavery which honors human traffickers. Why we shouldnt be so fast to ban the confederate flag. It is a mixture of the square battle flag used by the army of northern virginia under general lee and a naval flag. Agreeing to remove the confederate flag isnt courageous. The flag and the pole on which it was flown were both removed the following day. Black leader defends confederate flag, responds to violent attackers. Feeling kinship with the south, northerners let their confederate flags fly they wanted their independence, they wanted a smaller government.
In response to recent events, many americans have spoken out about their desire to have it be illegal to fly the confederate flag. Nikki haley of south carolina, center in white, on the steps of the state house on friday before state troopers permanently lowered the. West is not exactly a man of bardly wisdom most of the time, but even a stopped. The sons of confederate veterans subsequently reached an agreement several years ago not to. Jul 11, 2015 era ends as south carolina lowers confederate flag. Stuff i didnt know about the confederate flag chris. Andrew the apostle was martyred by being crucified on an xshaped cross, and is commonly called the southern cross. Some want confederate flag removed from nc fire station. Shop owner wants freedom wall instead of confederate flag. The divisiveness and insult conveyed by either, however, makes both inherently harmful to display in public places. No shortage of good writers have already explained that the confederate flag was birthed in oppression and bathed in blood, and it was first raised atop the.
They claim that efforts to remove the flag are a misplaced reaction to photos of dylann roof posing with a confederate flag. See more ideas about confederate flag, flag and southern heritage. Jul 22, 2015 the confederate emblem, which first appeared on the state flag in 1894, is one of many symbols that became obstacles to racial reconciliation, he said. He said the rebels would yell if the flag was removed because they do not want to be told what. May 04, 2017 feeling kinship with the south, northerners let their confederate flags fly they wanted their independence, they wanted a smaller government. People should stop flying the confederate flag, not because its banned, but because it holds such negative feelings for so many people.
Its a battle flag celebrating sedition and treachery and, to some, prejudice. Era ends as south carolina lowers confederate flag the. Waste not, want not is an idiom that has a specific meaning, but it is neither of the two meanings you suggested. Hbos confederate and the myth of a unified american south. West has worn a jacket with the flag on it, and sold merchandise with the flag on it during his tour last fall.
Most people are not racist, and do not want slaves or blacks hanging from nooses. I personally am ok with anyone flying whatever flag they want but having the flag of a 160 year old failed breakaway state that stood for negro slavery on contemporary state symbols, in the year 2015 is horseshit. Aug 22, 2015 as students entered hurley high school in hurley, va. Should we or should we not get rid of the confederate flag. It does not seem appropriate to hang a flag at a government site when that government represents the same people that it degrades. Everything you know about the confederate flag is wrong. This was not the flag of the confederate states of america. I knew very little about the heritage outside of the dukes of hazzard, so i found the confederate battle flag. The media outlet also asked amazon and ebay whether they would stop selling confederate flag merchandise but did not receive responses from either company. An ice cream shop owner that has a confederate flag and monument in front of his business said he will fight to the end to have it removed so that he can replace it with a freedom wall. The confederate flag that still flies in the south was not the rebels first choice, and its selection was anything but straightforward. Meet the fiercest defenders of the confederate flag in south. Walmart, sears and amazon to stop selling confederate flag. The station reported that people living across from the fire department in troy did not want to be interviewed, but see the flag as a symbol of their history and think there is no reason to remove it.
Mayana, a small south american country, is poised to become the. The confederate battle flag features the cross of st. Jan 20, 2008 we should not git rid of the confederate flag. Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. For many, the confederate flag represents a history of hate, discrimination, and separation. While the confederate flag is recognized as offensive by many, its display in the workplace is oftentimes not enough to support a hostile work environment claim. Whether or not they have a confederate flag does not. Aug 22, 2016 the confederate flag has periodically been in the national spotlight over the past year, particularly after the massacre at a black church in charleston in 2015 that left nine people dead. People, including a man wearing a confederate flag, hug after taking part in a prayer circle after a black lives matter protest following the multiple police shootings in dallas, texas, on july 10. Apr 14, 2017 west has worn a jacket with the flag on it, and sold merchandise with the flag on it during his tour last fall. Company sales reps say they were instructed by feds to ban rebel flag. On july 9, 2015, governor nikki haley signed a bill requiring the confederate flag to be removed from the south carolina state house grounds. Confederate flag culture confederate flag controversies. Jun 23, 2015 it might not be as recognizable as the battle flag, but it also represents a rebellion founded on the perpetuation of slavery and white supremacy.
Roof had been recently charged with the racially motivated killing of nine black people in a charleston church. For others, it represents southern pride and heroic bravery. The confederate battle flag, while not the flag that represented the eleven states that officially seceded from the union, nevertheless, remains a symbol of a time in our nations history where black people were owned by whites. The confederate emblem, which first appeared on the state flag in 1894, is one of many symbols that became obstacles to racial reconciliation, he. Its easy to defend the use of the flag when one is ignorant to the struggle.
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