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Originally Posted by AVB-AMG
What most Americans now understand is that the CBF was not some harmless cultural signifier of southern pride and states rights but was also the most conspicuous and polarizing symbol of group of states that wanted to leave the union in order to preserve their agrarian economy that was fueled by the institution of oppressive slavery.
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I would have hoped the majority of Americans would have been aware of that already. Doesn't say much for our public school system if they weren't.
And to be clear, I would never fly the CBF on my personal property, nor supported it being flown over State or Federal buildings.
I do support the flying of it on personal vehicles or property (not governed by an HOA) no matter how heinous doing so may seem just as the ACLU defended white supremacists constitutional rights.
There will ALWAYS be crazy people who for some reason or another believe in something or another. We aren't going to eliminate that by eradicating symbols. Better to learn what those symbols actually mean (as you mentioned) and be reminded of them. Besides, I prefer people labeling themselves crazy publicly... makes it easier for me to avoid them.
