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Originally posted by Phasad1913
racism is racism. the confederate flag, the confederacy and everything pertaining to had to do with race then and it has to do with it now.
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I beg to differ with that statement... Southern bigots and racists hijacked an historical flag and symbol to further their own perverted aims, much like the Nazis hijacked the swastika (an ancient symbol of good luck) and several Nordic rune symbols for their movement. As a result, the Stars and Bars, much like the swastika, are now inextricably linked to hatred and racism.
Did we ever tell the Japanese to get rid of their battle flag after we beat 'em in WW II? Nope - that same Rising Sun banner with rays extending from the 'meatball' is still used today - though rarely - as the military ensign of Japan.
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