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Originally posted by Rick V
Seems strange to me that any symbol from the civil war, on the southen side seems to have a negative reaction.
As a social experiment, I place a battle flag plate on the front of a big 'ol dodge truck I had. I was met with alot of comments. From some people, I was yelled at and told I should have to attone for my forefathers. That is a big joke, I am only the second generation in America. My family (either side) wasn't even here during the time of slavery. I owe nobody anything.
I was cheered by some folks that I wouldn't want living next to me.
It seems funny to me that symbols of history still hold that much emotion.
Barretta, you have met me, do I seem like a racest to you? I hope not.
Our past history isn't the best, but isn't that what makes who we are today?
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Rick we are saying the same thing i think and your post makes my point perfectly. I am referring to TODAY, not what someone else did years ago. I don't care what somebody's great great uncle did years ago. My paternal grandfather was, by all reports, a worthless SOB who mistreated his kids and gave them a terrible home. He arrived via boat from Norway. Notice that i don't attack our scandinavian Pelican friends as useless drunken SOB's unfit for fatherhood. Today is what we make of it and looking back to events of the past only serves to divert our attention from what is going on in the world NOW.
And yes i consider you to be very nice guy and would welcome you in my home ANY time.