From: "Gregg Strom/BRYX Int'l" 

I saw a couple different network news programs point out the same thing: It
is not the "historical" meaning of the flag that is important,
but rather that its meaning has EVOLVED into something that is serving as a
symbol for many racist organizations and racist-minded people.

And while I am sure that other examples could be found in other symbols, in
today's world, few would come as close to this focused, racist message that
this symbol has now become.

It is past time for this flag to be voluntarily retired as a flag, and to
have its image exhibited only in books of history or dusty corners of
museums.

While the PEOPLE who fought sincerely in this struggle should not be
forgotten, this symbol of CHANGED MEANING needs to be retired, if only out
of respect for what it USED to stand for....

gs


 wrote in message
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> On Wed, 17 May 2000 21:03:08 -0700, "Jeff Shultz"
 wrote:
>
> >The SC flag thing is ridiculous... it should have been hauled down a long
> >time ago.
> >
> >BTW.... noticed that nobody is asking Pres. Clinton about "Confederate
Flag
> >Day" in his home state of Arkansas?
>
>
> Why ridiculous? South Carolinians should bend over to threats and
> blackmail? I don't think it belongs on the dome but I have no problem
> with it being displayed as part of the history and heritage here.
> Believe it or not, it was not all about slavery. If so, we must take
> down the US flag from our nation's capital as well. Far more offenses
> have been committed under those colors. While we're at it will have to
> remove the cross from Christian symbols as more than a few have
> suffered under it's shadow. It goes on and on.
>
> Clinton already said it is a ~disgusting symbol...I guess he should
> know but would never admit it, being a practicing expert on the
> subject.
>
> It has been voted to be removed and placed on the Confederates'
> memorial. It does not appease the ignorant.
>
> - Richard

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