Your 2 Cents: Is It Right To Fly A Confederate Flag?

I questioned last night why a South Carolina woman would be so intent on flying a Confederate Flag when it upsets so many of her African American neighbors.

Tuesday, September 27th 2011, 11:39 pm

By: News 9


Kelly Ogle, News 9

I questioned last night why a South Carolina woman would be so intent on flying a Confederate Flag when it upsets so many of her African American neighbors.

Tonight your thoughts, starting with Phyllis: "I think it is downright redneck to me! I am a direct descendant of Robert E. Lee, and it would just be disgraceful, if I did that!"

Steve writes: "Some feel it's their heritage, a protest in support of states' rights, others foolishly follow its racist past."

Mike writes: "The Confederate flag originally stood for hard working people tired of the federal government forcing the states to follow federal law."

From Gerald: "The flag represents a time in life that life was fun and enjoyable."

Jeremy says: "I like the flag just because of the way it looks and yes because of the Dukes of Hazard show I used to watch."

Lee: "…when a person knowingly irritates someone, then it becomes something other than heritage."

Mike writes: "I have always liked the look of the Dixie flag but have always refrained from flying it on anything, specifically because of what you said."

Finally, Jerry says: "Two of my Great Grandfathers served under that flag when Lincoln invaded our homeland and it would take a lot more than my allotted two cents to educate you about it."

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

September 27th, 2011

March 22nd, 2024

March 14th, 2024

February 9th, 2024

Top Headlines

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024