The Confederate Flag

Though I do realize that this flag is a historical symbol I in no way believe that it has the right to be flown in our country. Let me give you an example of why I feel this way because if you look at it from the way I do you'll agree with me.

The Swastika was a symbol of pride when adopted by the Nazi party and before they ever used it the Swastika has been a symbol of good luck and fortune with strong spiritual meaning in the eastern world. Since the use by the Nazi party however this flag has become a symbol of oppression, hatred, racism, and stands as a reminder of the atrocities befallen on the Jewish Nation.

The confederate flag was originally adopted by the south as a proclamation of their rebellion and independence from the Union. As we all know however the south was and to some degree still has racial problems, mainly that of whites being racist towards blacks. I won't delve into this topic as you can look for yourself on the internet at the many things that happened in the south such as the murder of Emmett Till. The flag stands to many as a symbol of racism and oppression from whites who feel they're superior to people of other skin colors.

Many supporters of the flag claim that it is representative of their southern heritage and the traditions of the south. Honesty, who are they trying to kid?

The Swastika and the confederate flag are on the same level, they both have extremely negative connotations and there's no justification in flying either of them, unless for historical purposes such as in movies portraying events of the time.

A side note: What heritage? The south didn't adopt that flag until they broke off because they wanted to keep slavery, is that the kind of heritage you want to represent you?