[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Torplexed

I have no objection if some Son of the South wants the flag of Dixie on his tailgate, lampshade, or boxer shorts. The flag can stand for a kind of regional patriotism and pride in Southern culture, without necessarily indicating support for white supremacy. However, I do think the Confederate battle flag/memorial banner should be removed from public institutions and government works. It's been used by extremists to symbolize hatred and the desire to oppress, which is a damn shame. I always found it oddly ironic that what some true latter-day Johnny Rebs seem to want is official endorsement by the government for their "rebel" flag by displaying it in a government venue.

Now the Civil War monuments are under fire.