Why The Confederate Flag Isn T Actually Demeaning

Miranda Wood B6 A recent mass shooting at a Charleston Church, where nine black worshippers were killed by a white man, has sparked even more debate about an old and controversial symbol: the Confederate battle flag. In his National Review Article, David French argues that the Confederate flag, though it should not be used as a symbol of white supremacy, should be remain in public for historical purposes. He claims that the reason the flag still hangs over Confederate cemeteries is to honor those who fought for the Confederacy, not to discriminate against African Americans.

The Confederate flag has been one the most controversial and divisive symbol in American history. Recently, in the wake of the Charleston church shooting, the country has been in an uproar over the confederate flag. The shooting sparked discussion on whether the flag is hateful or represents the south’s history. Numerous people wanted the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina state house. Many people believe that the confederate flag represents southern pride and southern history but in the mind of many others the flag represents slavery and the years and years of the oppression of African-Americans and other minorities.

May it please the court, I come here today representing the sovereign people of the great state of Mississippi; a state with a proud though in some ways a tragic history of the ravages of war. The confederate flag was flown during the period of time during the Civil War which lasted for 4 years. People may say that the confederate flag is a symbol of racism because the confederate states were fighting for slavery. That is a reason not to like the confederate flag but the confederate flag only flew over slavery for 4 years the American flag flew for way more. The American flag also flew over way more suffering than the confederate flag.

The Confederate flag, born from slavery and rebellion, continues to serve as a symbol of racism, discrimination, and white supremacy towards minorities. Despite the flag’s importance historically in Southern heritage and history, the banning of the Confederate flag is a necessary step to equality in the United

and it’s common to see the Confederate flag, from bumpers stickers, to belt buckles and even on many front porches. From my experience, the flag is very offensive because of the hate that it was used to symbolize. Others feel that Confederate flag represents southern

Recently a hot topic in the news is the confederate flag and the controversy surrounding it. The news making a big deal out of the confederate flag being removed from South Carolina’s statehouse makes it seem like southerners are still living in the Revolutionary war. The confederate flag is simply a historical memento for many southern states. The anger that was raised in many southerners was not because they “hate black people,” but because the flag meant something to them and their history. The article, “Confederate Flag Removed from Statehouse Grounds” portrays the pride that many South Carolinians felt from the Confederate flag being flown.

Some people think the Confederate Flag is racist. Many people believe that the flag stands for an ugly time in our history because the flag was made during a time where people owned slaves and how the black people were unfairly treated. Many years have been passed on but till this day there are many emotions spreading just like wild fire. Another piece of evidence is that even in the year 2015, by displaying the flag everyone knows it means hostility, which means someone may not be showing an act of kindness which in this case it may offend many people due to its background history. So if the flag were to be displayed many people can take it to offense and may not show any respect of what this flag has done and is.

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 Flag of the United States Mr. Pointer Period 3 Andrew Molloy Table of contents Foreword Page 2 The flag of the United States report Pages 3-5 Picture of the flag of the United States Page 6 What I learned Page 7 Works cited Page 8 Bibliography Page 10 FOREWARD The flag of the United States, also known as Old Glory, should be respected all the time. I belong to the Boy Scouts of America and know alot about the flag but by researching for this report, I want to learn why the flag of the United states is important.

For the people of South Carolina, there is much to be prideful of. The rich culture and diversity of the state attracts tourists, businessmen, and families that integrate within the communities that have been established throughout the plethora of history that South Carolina has been involved with. The economy of South Carolina has been booming as various companies have stimulated jobs for people across that state, and this dynamic change is in part due to the national attention brought forth by the removal of the Confederate flag. The nation watched and nodded in approval as people rallied together in disdain of the Confederate flag after the wake of the terrible hate crime committed under its legacy. This event has propelled South Carolina

There were three national flags the Confederacy used during the civil war: the "stars and bars" flag was three horizontal stripes, two red, with one white, with a a a blue box containing thirteen stars. The second national flag was all white with a small horizontal rebel battle flag in the upper left corner; this flag was eventually changed for its similarity to a flag of surrender. The third and final flag was the same as the second but with a thick red line covering the right vertical border. The Confederate flag is misinterpreted to the point, where people wouldn 't even recognize the actual symbol if it was flying in front

So they decided to banned the Confederate flag in the states of California, South Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, and Some companies now everyone has their own opinion on why it was ban but I personally don’t think that they should've banned it. Some say it, they should not ban it because its's a sign of heritage not hate, some say they want to be a rebel, some say they like the way it looks, some say it's because they are proud to be a southerner. But my reason is because I like the way it looks and because it a flag that interest me and in today's society I think it just represents southern pride it a way of showing it.

The flag represents hate even if you don't like that. And yes some of the Nazis of long ago said that until the day they died..... that the symbol represented a way of life and not hatred.... tell that to all the Jews, gypsies, and prostitutes who were killed. If you still don't agree that we should just take down the flag then the actual the maker, William Thompson, of the "Stainless Banner" (the Confederate flag, set on white) and created in 1863 is quoted as saying: "As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance, infidelity, and barbarism. Another merit in the new flag is, that it bears no resemblance to the now infamous banner of the Yankee vandals."

The flag represents the pride that the confederate had about his country. Lastly, the movie uses the cross as a symbol. throughout the movie you see many crosses. There is a scene where Benjamin is melting the toy soldiers for bullets and the cross is behind him.

In the USA, flags are much more often used to denote patriotism. The confederate flag, used in the American Civil War 1861 to 1865, was widely used by the southern states of what is now the USA. The confederation comprised South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee. The confederate flag featured a star for each of the states in the confederation. In June 2015 the confederate flag was used by a murderer to kill nine black people in a church in Carolina in his video before launching the attack The flag of the USA has a star for each of the current 50 states.