2006-09-18 10:15:05 · 17 answers · asked by Ken D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
For some, the confederate flag represents an era in our history of racism and slavery. Many African Americans were treated horribly and discriminated upon during that era and the flag reflects that to some.
With that said, I think ppl need to realize that certain things don't have the same meaning to others as it does to them.
For example, I was born and raised in the South and had a confederate flag in my room as a teenager. It never even crossed my mind that it represented any form of racism.
At the time, it represented being a rebel from uniformity of the system much like the South wanted to break away from the Union and was willing to fight for that cause.
2006-09-20 19:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Confederate flag is a reminder of the years when slavery was commonplace, especially in the south. Imagine if you saw a reminder of something so insulting to you.
2006-09-18 17:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever seen an African American flying this flag? I have lived in Georgia,Arkansas,Tennessee,Florida and have yet to see that. The confederate flag condones the government and the actions of that government of that era. While you may not view it that way it is the way those who were subjected and are still subjected to the injustices view it.
2006-09-18 17:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because It's thought to repersent racism and black oppression. And thats not dampened by the fact that the Klu Klux Klan flies the rebel flag every now and then.
2006-09-18 17:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Curious 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you really that dumb ? I am white and I know the answer to this. It's like some pouring salt into a wound for the last 150 years. It's a symbol of the old slavery mentality. Man , get a brain.
2006-09-18 17:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Symbolizes Slavery, Oppression, Jim Crow, Lynching, the KKK and Treason.
2006-09-18 17:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's insulting because the sight of the TYPE of people who fly those flags are racist, ignorant, bible thumping, pedophile freaks.
2006-09-18 17:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kookoo Bananas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they fail to recognize Lynrd Skynrd as the greatest rock band ever. Play "Free Bird"!
2006-09-18 17:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is australia to answer your question the confederate is a disgrace to northerners. because it represents the south dumbness thats why.
2006-09-18 17:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by antichrist brother555666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because to those some, it represents the oppression of ppl based on skin color.
However to others, it may have meant losing an entire way of life because they lost the civil war.
2006-09-18 17:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by leikevy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋