Re: Controversy over symbols and racism .
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I do think it has A LOT to do with racism.
[/ QUOTE ] I think racist people have used the Confederare flag as a symbol of their hate. I also think there are a number of people that used the symbol as a part of their Southern heritage. Sadly, for some that heritage includes slavery. I personally like the flag for a number of reasons.
1. It does have a significant historical place here in America.
2. The design is kind of cool
3. It has many strong connotations associated with it.
I think the problem is some people in America for whatever reason lump the Confederate flag in with the Nazi flag, and I think that is unfair.
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