2006-10-11 17:35:45 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
TN gal here, just curious...I am impressed with the answers so far!
2006-10-11 17:49:59 · update #1
its about heritage not hate, some people are proud of the fact that their ancestors fought for the pricipals they believed in and not just those that are the most talked about and make the confederate flag offensive to some undereducated people
2006-10-11 17:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by sheetmetalroofer 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. The flag of the confederacy is just a piece of cloth. Additionally, what most people think of as the Rebel flag is really the battle flag; the flag of the confederacy is completely different. Look it up on Wikipedia, and that will explain the differences.
But, in reply to your question, in a succinct fashion, No, it does not offend me.
2006-10-12 00:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Dave 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, it is called freedom of expression. The North and South had their war a long time ago, they still show all of the flags of the North and United States, why should people complain about the Rebel flag? It is still a part of the history of the United States.
2006-10-12 00:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know I'm going to make Alot of people cringe right now, but I don't.
And really it's all a matter of interpretation.
For example, some people will see It as a symbol of hate, racism ect..
However, I personally see it as a sign of heritage and not of hate.
People have no sane reason to be explictly offended by the bars and stars...
However, in most public situations, you can be mildly offended..for what ever reason..I'm not going into it...
Please note the diffrence in the words "mild" and "explicitly" and the presence of the word "offended"...
Thank you...
2006-10-12 00:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by shadowmage1912@sbcglobal.net 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
That depends on just HOW it's displayed, if someone is using it as a symbol for states rights, then, no, I'm not offended, BUT if it's being used as a symbol for hatred, bigotry and violence, then you bet I'm offended, as should every open minded America.
2006-10-12 00:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Daydream Believer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it all depends how thier representing it.If it is represented in pure hate then yes of course who wouldnt but if it is represented in a state of culture then no.People believe what they believe and as long as they do it respectfully then fine other wise if someone is being out right disrespectful then your liable to get your as* kicked.
2006-10-12 00:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the Confederacy lost the war, I say let them have their little pride that they have left!! It's not a big deal to me.
2006-10-12 00:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by Easter Bunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Most folks down here in Mississippi (blacks, whites, hispanics) could care less... it's only a vocal minority that get pissy one way or the other.
2006-10-12 00:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dukes of Hazards all the way!!!
Love them Duke boys!!!
2006-10-12 00:47:56 · answer #9 · answered by wolfpack0810 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
are you offended win you see the us flag
2006-10-12 00:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋