Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse

[Bob Hudson]

Kinda like watching a ping pong game folks.

The horse is dead !

 

[Teresa]

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Kinda like watching a ping pong game folks.

The horse is dead !

Maybe so. But there's so much for all to learn about real southern history. I've benefited quite a lot online, reading excellent pieces in the issue, and seeing reactions and responses of so many people. All very interesting.

I do appreciate hearing from our Yankee friends on the issue too. Thanks Mango.

 

[poppy]

<img src="http://www.sowal.com/bb/attachment.php?attachmentid=41401"/> Kinda like watching a ping pong game folks. The horse is dead !

Like a ping pong game, you can always stop watching.

 

[mputnal]

Stop ranting, get a grip and face the facts. The flag was hijacked by racists in the fifties. Stop being a flagger or is it flaggot?

Poppy, we have all ranted a bit here including yourself. It is a passionate subject on both sides however I now realize it should be up to the people like Danny Glidewell and others who have a long history in Walton county.

Misguided and sick people will hijack anything to be recognized. I am sorry you don't get it that most people in this County see the confederate flag as a memorial but you don't. Unless you have evolved into some kind of mind reader then at least agree to let Walton County Voters decide the fate of the confederate flag.

I know, you are very offended that some do not agree with you and you lash out with personal attacks. Since you are the caretaker of all right and wrong could you please try to be aware that it is wrong to judge others and attack them with offensive words when they have an opinion that you reject? You also have good points but when you offend another human I believe the point gets lost in emotional reactions. Also, try to recognize that there are two sides to most issues and the opposing side may be just as passionate as you. Expression, discussion and debate are the Freedoms that did not come without the ultimate sacrifice of many people. I know you appreciate this Freedom so being tolerate of people who disagree with you will validate this appreciation.

 

[mputnal]

It's well known when and where confederate flags were raised in public places in protest against civil rights movement in the south. Some have been removed since over the years. Some remain. It makes very interesting reading.

No one spits on our soldiers of any past war.. I believe our soldiers would want us to honor our real heritage. Freedom, equality, justice for all.

There were a group of people who were trying so hard to make a statement about their disagreement with the Vietnam war that they went too far and personally disrespected the Vietnam Soldiers.

Southern Heritage is real. I hope I just misunderstood your intent of that word.

 

[poppy]

Poppy, we have all ranted a bit here including yourself. It is a passionate subject on both sides however I now realize it should be up to the people like Danny Glidewell and others who have a long history in Walton county. Misguided and sick people will hijack anything to be recognized. I am sorry you don't get it that most people in this County see the confederate flag as a memorial but you don't. Unless you have evolved into some kind of mind reader then at least agree to let Walton County Voters decide the fate of the confederate flag. I know, you are very offended that some do not agree with you and you lash out with personal attacks. Since you are the caretaker of all right and wrong could you please try to be aware that it is wrong to judge others and attack them with offensive words when they have an opinion that you reject? You also have good points but when you offend another human I believe the point gets lost in emotional reactions. Also, try to recognize that there are two sides to most issues and the opposing side may be just as passionate as you. Expression, discussion and debate are the Freedoms that did not come without the ultimate sacrifice of many people. I know you appreciate this Freedom so being tolerate of people who disagree with you will validate this appreciation.

The truth is not determined by a poll. A fact isn't a fact because a group believes it to be so. When faced with the ignorance being displayed by the flag's defenders, even after overwhelming evidence presented to contradict their belief that for decades this symbol doesn't represent hatred, it is difficult to maintain ones's composure.

 

[mputnal]

Poppy, Yes there is evidence to support your position but much of that evidence is heresay. This is a democratic society and therefore it makes sense that Walton County should decide the issue. You and I regardless of that outcome should respect that decision. We are talking about an entire community some with a very long history not just a group of people. We may not always like the outcome of our democratic process but it is the way we govern society.

Listen, I truly respect your opinion and get it. I also respect those confederate soldiers who died. I feel strongly compelled to error on the side of that ultimate sacrifice.

 

[Teresa]

There were a group of people who were trying so hard to make a statement about their disagreement with the Vietnam war that they went too far and personally disrespected the Vietnam Soldiers.

Southern Heritage is real. I hope I just misunderstood your intent of that word.

Yes southern Heritage is real. American Heritage is real. We're about to celebrate the birth of our country and that's what it's all about... The land of the free. Honoring all the brave who have fought for our freedoms. The civil war was important in the big picture... All who fought on both sides were heroes. We stand United under one flag. We are the United States of America.

 

[Andy A]

The "facts" presented by som posters here are often really left wing propaganda. Always consider the source. Bob Hudson is right. Enough has been said on the subject on both sides. And mputal3 is right as well. Let the long time residents and voters of Walton County decide the issue. And one more word. Teresa, I don't know if you meant no one did spit on our soldiers or whether you meant is shouldn't happen. Believe me when I say it did happen to one of my buddies and servicemen, at the time, were advised not to wear their uniforms on their return to the West Coast.

 

[Teresa]

The "facts" presented by som posters here are often really left wing propaganda. Always consider the source. Bob Hudson is right. Enough has been said on the subject on both sides. And mputal3 is right as well. Let the long time residents and voters of Walton County decide the issue. And one more word. Teresa, I don't know if you meant no one did spit on our soldiers or whether you meant is shouldn't happen. Believe me when I say it did happen to one of my buddies and servicemen, at the time, were advised not to wear their uniforms on their return to the West Coast.

Facts are good things. I believe we need more of them. Knowing our history is so important. Education is our heritage.

All our soldiers are heroes.