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1) Why do people talk about the history of a symbol to which they have absolutely no link to? It's like when white people are upset if black people use the "n" word. You're not black, don't worry about why THEY do it. You're not native American and if you are 1/1000 native American, when was the last time you saw one of your relatives use the swastika? Let the native americans express their concern over the usage of the swastika and let the Jews say if they're upset if they used it. Otherwise, drop it.
2) Just because someone used it first does not make it theirs. The cross is a Christian symbol. I don't go around talking about how it was first used in carpentry or some shit like that just. The word awful has evolved to mean something quite different from its original meaning.
I don't know why the stars and bars and its later forms of the confederate flag bring about emotions for many people in the South. I would think there are other symbols that can rally pride that aren't used by 500 extremist groups as well.
This story was no big deal. She fucked up and they didn't let her wear a dress. The law will solve the issue. I'm so glad you are all such involved citizens that this issue worries you so much though.
-Rudey
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