Confederate Flag On School Grounds: A Case Study

Confederate Flag Debate Holds Up Congress Even almost a month later, the removal of a Confederate battle flag from outside a South Carolina Statehouse seems to still be causing trouble in the American Government. After two weeks of arguments between both House parties, the House Republicans finally called for a solution between the two opposing sides, unexpectedly freezing most productivity in the House, yet it still seems that nothing has been resolved. House Democrats used this pause in government to pass amendments to an appropriation bill that then banned the Confederate battle flag from all federal cemeteries, as well as banning them from being sold at all gift shops and concession stands; all this without a debate or a formal “roll-call”

The American flags served as a blurred line between patriotism and support for Ted Cruz. When a student asked to be excused and not be forced into apparent political association, they were sternly reminded of school policy. All a student could do to show there disagreement was not to accept the flag.

As an insider the symbols such as the confederate flag waving at a football game or the nickname “Rebels” may seem like a simple tradition based on the history of the university. However, the name “University of Mississippi” had a bad connotation among the people outside of these traditions as a result of controversial symbols portrayed by the school. Khayat want to see a different side of the spectrum in order be able to change the perception across the country of the school. Chancellor Khayat tried to see symbols, such as the confederate flag, the nickname Rebels, and Dixie, from an unbiased stand point, through the eyes of outsiders. Khayat hired a public relations firm to stand as this outsider’s perspective in order to be able to effectively draw diversity to the school and promote a more positive view of the school.

It is common knowledge that not everyone interprets everything in the same way. Just because a student wants to support their Southern heritage does not mean other students cannot use the same image to bully other students. We would not allow a student to wear a swastika to show their German heritage because it is insensitive the Jewish religion; we should not allow people to wear the Confederate flag simply because it is a Southern heritage. I would be far too likely that others would interpret it by its more familiar connotation with racism and slavers. By allowing such a racially charged symbol as the Confederate flag, schools are upholding the discriminatory aspect of the symbol.

Many people associate the confederate flag as part of American Southern heritage and pride. However, a growing number of people in America relate the flag with racism, white supremacy, segregation and discrimination against blacks and other minority. The confederate flag supporter adverse role in the American civil right movement, the KKK clan use of this flag in promoting its movement and individual criminals such as Dylann Roof in using the flag in committing their crime has shifted the conversion to one-side. State governments, religious institutions and businesses become pressured to distance themselves from this symbol. The flags are removed from statehouses ground, churches, schools and public venues.

The Confederate Flag One of the most debated topics throughout American history is about what the Confederate flag represents. Some people believe that it represents Southern pride, while others see it as a sign of hate towards African- Americans. The Confederate flag can be used as a symbol of white supremacy, but can also be seen as a tribute to fallen Confederate soldiers. Now, the Confederate flag wasn’t seen as such a terrible thing when it was first created.

Why take that right away from me, explaining that I can 't wear something explaining my Heritage? My History? The Confederate Flag is a part of Southern Heritage. Southerners lost thousands of lives to have that Flag flown, to have that Flag mean something.

The American Flag should be protected from desecration because it is a symbol of what this country has fought for, what we continue to fight for, and how amazing of a country the United States really is. I am very much against desecration of the American flag because it disrespects something that means so much to me and so many other people in this country. The American Flag isn’t just something that hangs on a pole outside someone’s house or business, it is a symbol of what this country has fought for since it was founded on July 4, 1776. It is a symbol of all the brave men and women that have lost their life fighting to protect this country and making it the great country that it is today. One of the reasons why I feel the American flag should

“A lot of people think that the union went to war with the confederacy to end slavery, but they were just trying to preserve the nation from falling apart into different sections” (Pruitt).The main reason why people don't like the confederate flag is because use of racism they see in the confederate flag. it did not start as a racist symbol people made or thought of it in that way. “Some racists display the confederate flag as well as the christian cross and the american flag should these be qualifies as racist as well” ("The New York Times Company"). Most racism ideas come from people who hear or see people killing blacks like the South Carolina church shooting in 2015 where Dylann Roof killed nine black worshipers, or if they just don't understand the history behind the civil war and the flag itself.

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s 2015 research, there are thirteen public spaces in Oklahoma dedicated to the extinct Confederate States of America. This is a problem in and of itself, but what may be the most shocking component of this statement is that Oklahoma was not a state during the Civil War. Why would a state excluded from the Confederate States of America, and even from the United States of America, at the time of the Civil War have statues of and schools named after confederate generals? The answer lies simply in the observance of racism in the United States. The confederate generals fought for the preservation of slavery in the Confederacy.

It is the responsibility of every citizen in America to question authority, our government and its written and oral history, scrutinizing anything which has even a hint of uncertainty about it. All things true and just will stand up to the test of scrutiny each and every time. When it comes to the use of the Confederate Flag in the 21st century, only a full and complete scrutiny of the facts can determine the answer to this question. But to me the answer is clear, after close analysis and scrutiny, I personally feel that it should not be used or idolized in any form or fashion, but that is for you to decide, once you know all the facts. One thing I do know for certain, I will continue to admire, respect, and fly the American Flag high while appreciating its complexity and beauty all the

The confederate flag is not racist, the civil was wasn’t about slavery until about halfway thru. Anyways it’s my first amendment rights if I want to display the flag in my front yard. And it doesn’t even stand for slavery I stands for a country that wanted to have its own rules and government. Robert E. Lee the general of the confederate states army didn’t even like slavery he was just fighting for his country’s rights to be their own nation. If you think slavery was bad George Washington owned slaves and people think he was the greatest president

A Pride flag raised on the flagpole of Lilian Osbourne High School was crudely cut down with only tattered remains left behind and replaced with a regular Canadian flag by an unidentified vandal; Criticism regarding the modified Canadian flag raised in the first place has become an issue amongst members of the community. Problems surrounding this situation parallel those that surround the Confederate flag controversy in the United States of America. Both flags are symbolism and of great importance to their demonstrators within the community but contrastingly, can offend other members of the very same communities, especially when replacing their countries official flag. The school had given authorization for the flag to be “raised for one week,” in a show of unity with LGBTQ students and members of the community.

There was a politically correct remembrance of the Confederacy in that men felt so strongly about their beliefs they were willing to wage war and die for them, many felt that should be honored. My own understanding of the South’s passion with the Civil War is much like Tony Horwitz, In that the War is so intriguing and interesting because it involves the country I live in and the beliefs that are so passionately felt to this day. Born and raised in California I believed racism to be dead and the surprise I received moving to the panhandle of Texas was discomforting. The Civil War has a unique way of luring

I noticed in the second week of school that my roommate happened to have a confederate flag sticker on his computer. As a potential history major I wondered whether my roommate understood the complexity behind the symbol. When I politely asked about it my roommate responded with “it’s no big deal. I don’t mean any disrespect with it. It’s really not that important--it’s just a sticker.”