[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by KC911
For those of you who do not have a southern heritage, you will probably never understand. This is/was the reality of many who fought for the south. They were no better/worse on their slavery stance than many in the north, but that was a mirror of our whole society, not just the south. I am pretty sure that my ancestors who fought for the south were not doing so because of slavery (the realm of the rich, not poor southern farmers who worked in the fields), but rather an "f you" attitude towards federal control. There's not a racist bone in my body, and I've lived through (and welcomed) the changes brought forth in the late 60s and since. I've never displayed a confederate flag, but when I see one, I am reminded of my southern heritage (not racism, slavery, etc.) and I do not think anyone who isn't from the south could possibly understand where I'm coming from. It does NOT represent (to many of us) what you guys want it too, and that is simply the way it is despite your own personal experiences or viewpoints.

Have not commented on this issue but the above post really hit so here goes.

When I see the Confederate flag it does not make me think of anything other than a "rebel" attitude shown by many and in many ways I associate the Confederate flag with this one:



For me it does not mean a thing associated with slaves or slavery, but as Keith says above a "screw you" attitude towards "the establishment" so to speak. BTW I had relatives fighting on both sides of the Civil War.