The Confederate Flag

Let me just say that I like the flag. I think it's pretty. I've even been known to dress my children in clothing that was made of the same material. Let me also say that my high school mascot was the Rebel man and our flag was the Rebel flag (see post below about Al Sharpton). Granted, the school does not use the flag anymore, but I digress. I like to think that I like the flag b/c I am proud to be from the South. I am proud of what my heritage is, even though it may not all be good. I believe (now) that the flag stands for the South, not for white supremacy.

We were watching the news last night about the marches in Jena on MLK day. When they showed the "Nationalists" marching they were proudly waving and carrying their rebel flags. I turned to Keith and told him that seeing that was the reason that everyone identifies the flag with negative connotations (and rightfully so). In this situation the flag does not stand for the South, but for the right to own slaves and to show that white people are better than anyone else. He agreed. That, in fact, is amazing in itself.