Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse

[Teresa]

Well, there you go again hijacking my question for the purpose of what?

Calling people names again? Does that make you feel superior or something? Listen, aren't we mature grownups just trying to have a discussion. Why does it have to go to this level?

Tip: some posts do not deserve attention.

 

[mputnal]

I understand.

All we need is love and tolerance with the HOPE for acceptance. That's all we need...

 

[Andy A]

I have stayed out of this partially because I am not a native Southerner but was born and raised a Westerner. I went to completely integrated schools from elementary through high school. In the military, I flew with both black pilots and co-pilots and had them, as well as maintenance support, as friends. I also have three bi-racial (black) grand daughters that I love most dearly. I say all this before I express my opinion on the Confederate flag flying at the memorial. The flag should be considered a part of the overall memorial to Confederate soldiers who gave their lives for a cause, flawed as it was, that they believed in. If you wish the flag to fly on private property, let the county deed the small plot of land to the founders of the memorial. A memorial is just that, a memorial and please don't tell me the flag wasn't always a part of it. The point is, it is now, and should remain so. Racism should not be a part of this debate. The debate should be about what is done to honor those who went before us.

 

[mputnal]

I have stayed out of this partially because I am not a native Southerner but was born and raised a Westerner. I went to completely integrated schools from elementary through high school. In the military, I flew with both black pilots and co-pilots and had them, as well as maintenance support, as friends. I also have three bi-racial (black) grand daughters that I love most dearly. I say all this before I express my opinion on the Confederate flag flying at the memorial. The flag should be considered a part of the overall memorial to Confederate soldiers who gave their lives for a cause, flawed as it was, that they believed in. If you wish the flag to fly on private property, let the county deed the small plot of land to the founders of the memorial. A memorial is just that, a memorial and please don't tell me the flag wasn't always a part of it. The point is, it is now, and should remain so. Racism should not be a part of this debate. The debate should be about what is done to honor those who went before us.

Andy, I believe you are correct. This thread was started for all the right reasons but it continues for all the wrong reasons. It should be about honoring the Confederate Soldiers and what is appropriate. We (I am the first to admit) have gotten off the main subject. We should not try to connect racism to the confederate flag in Walton County. Every County should decide what is appropriate so this should be about County Rights to honor their own.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

Words are not enough. It is too easy to say "I support or do not support". Share with us a little more about how you personally have engaged in respect toward African Americans.

You avoid people who do not agree with you. That is a step in the wrong direction in my opinion.

Well, on more than one occasion I pissed on a Confederate flag without uttering a syllable.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

I have stayed out of this partially because I am not a native Southerner but was born and raised a Westerner. I went to completely integrated schools from elementary through high school. In the military, I flew with both black pilots and co-pilots and had them, as well as maintenance support, as friends. I also have three bi-racial (black) grand daughters that I love most dearly. I say all this before I express my opinion on the Confederate flag flying at the memorial. The flag should be considered a part of the overall memorial to Confederate soldiers who gave their lives for a cause, flawed as it was, that they believed in. If you wish the flag to fly on private property, let the county deed the small plot of land to the founders of the memorial. A memorial is just that, a memorial and please don't tell me the flag wasn't always a part of it. The point is, it is now, and should remain so. Racism should not be a part of this debate. The debate should be about what is done to honor those who went before us.

Yeah, the Germans in WWII believed in their cause too. Flawed as it was.:roll:

 

[Andy A]

There are two posters who frequently let their opinions be known, flawed as they are, that will not be responded to by me. Responding to their usually ludicrous posts is a waste of good time and effort. I think all know to which two I refer.

 

[poppy]

Thank you for another of your trademark hit and run posts.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

There are two posters who frequently let their opinions be known, flawed as they are, that will not be responded to by me. Responding to their usually ludicrous posts is a waste of good time and effort. I think all know to which two I refer.

You don't see the similarities between Nazi Germany and the Confederacy? They were both movements incorporating white supremacy and dehumanization among other atrocities. Both should be remembered, and neither should be honored in any way shape or form.

 

[kayti elliott]

I don't think I've ever seen a confederate battle flag on a Prius. I guess ignorant rednecks don't drive eco friendly cars. Everybody knows that if you drive a pickup you are a hick.