Thanks for your help :)
2007-02-12 12:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Okay, as I'm sure you're aware, there are always arguments on both sides of ANY question. Here are some arguments you can use against this statement:
1: The Confederate flag, despite it's positive connotations to some, has a very negative connotation to many others.
2: The Confederate flag is the flag of a rebellion within the United States and should not be allowed - its display is, in essence, an on-going rebellion against the legitimate government of the United States.
3: The Confederate flag, as a symbol, has been coopted by racists and now stands as a symbol of racism no matter what it's original meaning may have been. Because of this, it should not be allowed to fly.
4: The Confederate flag, due to the above reason, has become such a polarizing symbol that it is an incitement to violence and public risk akin to shouting FIRE! in a crowded theater. For this reason, it should not be allowed to fly.
Hope these help!
If you'd like arguments in FAVOR of allowing it to fly - let me know, there are lots of those, as well.
Orion
2007-02-12 12:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Orion 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a rather difficult question as it borders on freedom of expression. What useful purpose would displaying the Confederate Flag serve? A private business owner should be allowed to do what he wants with his own property so if he want's to that would be his choice. Despite being a typical Southern Redneck male, I might have misgivings of my own before entering that building. Is the owner saying he wants the south to succeed again, is he saying that his Great-Grandfather served in the Confederate army and he is proud of his Southern Patriot Great Grandfathers stand for states rights. Or is he possibly sending out a message that he feels those people who are offended by that flag need not enter his building. Under Freedom of expression he should be, under common sense and intelligence which is not legislated I would have to say no!
2007-02-12 12:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by pretender59321 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly legal to fly it anywhere you want. You just have to deal with the reprocussions of the decision. Certain groups look at it like a slap in the face, similar to a white hood or a burning cross. That flag is the propigation of the extention of those feelings.
There is no argument against flying it, it is covered under freedom of speech. If you are looking to a moral argument, it depends on the reason for it being flown. Handled correctly, it should not be a problem. And it is a state issue not a national one, so the ONLY people that should have a say in it are the residents of that state. Everything else is social engineering by the... dare I say it... liberal establishment. (I feel the same way about Indian tribe names also. If the tribe doesn't like it, they should sue the poop out of the school in question. It is none of the NCAA's business).
-Dio
2007-02-12 12:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put the flag up, it shows that the south is recognized. However, since you asked for an Argument against it. It doesn't recognize the whole nation.
2007-02-12 12:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private office bldgs? If so it's the business of the owners and occupants.
2007-02-12 12:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by DylisTN 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a symbol of traitors. I personally don't think it should, but the right to do so is granted by the Constitution.
2007-02-12 12:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by Lefty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that all depends on whether its private or government owned buildings. private , then they should be allowed to put whatever they want, if it hurts thier business(profits) then its their choice.
2007-02-12 12:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by jim0007766 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the swastika should be allowed as well?
2007-02-12 12:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋