Persuasive Speech

The war was the North against the South. They were fighting over state’s rights and whether or not the South should have them. The South preferred a non-federal government. Being run by the government means that they have no say in legislation, nor any privacy. The Confederate Flag was used to represent the South in this war and is a piece of vital history. Many places are banning the flag because it is considered to be racist by many people. I encountered an experience at the Sutherlin Mansion Museum in 2015 where I wanted to buy a Confederate Flag, but they couldn’t provide any because it was against the law. The cashier said that even if they did sell them, he would have to take me to the back where they were located because if on display, it may offend others. If I am at a Museum on the Civil War, this shouldn’t be offensive, or illegal. The flag is a piece of history. In the book “The Confederate Battle Flag: America's Most Embattled Emblem”, John M. Coski writes, “If we must eliminate all “reminders of slavery”, wrote another retired officer, “why not raze the James River plantations, delete all references to slavery in the history books, or ban Uncle Tom’s Cabin?”(277). People believe that the flag only symbolizes slavery and want the flag removed because they find it offensive. The flag is a big part of our country’s history and ancestry background. We have the right to believe what we want to believe, but shouldn’t

Picture if you were treated differently by a flag that was flown, this can happen in our country at anytime. The confederate flag was flown as a symbol for the southern states in the civil war for keeping their culture which included slavery. The confederate flag should not be flown because it is offensive, symbol of hate, and racist.

There may come a day when the blatantly racist meaning of the flag fades away along with the scars of integration. Until that day comes, the responsibility falls upon Confederate flag fliers to explain what it means to them. As for the rest of us, we should keep an open mind, about a symbol that has stood for so much to so many, be it right or wrong.Taking down the Confederate flag does not mean supporters of the flag have lost. It’s a message that we refuse to allow the people who use the flag as a symbol of hate to divide us. We may never completely agree on whether the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism or pride, and whether the Civil War was fought primarily over slavery or state’s

Do you want America to be a label of controversy and disagreement?Do you want pride and patriotism to just be a thing of the past? The Confederate Flag is one of the most controversial icons of American cultures,making it the reason of many disagreements in the country’s idea of right. Therefore it should be removed from public places because it has represented the melancholy history of war and slavery,a topic that should not regain power, however respect the individuals that keep it inside their property, leaving the decision to everyone that has different judgements.

The Confederate flag means heritage and hate, therefore it should not be banned. That is a topic that a lot of people would say yes the flag should be banned, but in return a lot of people would also say no it should not be banned. While there is such a big outbreak of whether the Confederate flag should be taken down or not, there are some people that believe the flag represents heritage and hate. There are two sides to this controversy, if the Confederate flag got taken down it would make a lot of Americans happy but it would also upset and piss off a lot of Americans. The flag has without a doubt become one of the most talked about controversies in a long time. I don't think the flag should be taken down because it is part of our

The actual right of public schools to ban the Confederate flag can be contentious because the Ninth and Tenth Amendments create legal complications. The Ninth Amendment is a “catchall” that allows for anything not specifically banned in the Constitution. This makes it difficult for the government to ban something like the Confederate flag. Because it is not specifically banned in the Constitution, and because of its many ardent supporters the Confederate flag may be interpreted to be protected by the Ninth amendment. The Tenth amendment is what causes potential federalism issues because it leaves all issues that are not specifically given to the federal powers up to the states and therefore, as an extension of the states, up to public schools

I believe that the removal of the confederate flag is related to criminal justice because it may be offensive to a lot of people. I feel that when certain individuals see the flag it may remind them of “hate”, “mistreatment”, and “slavery.” According to an article, Hays board members, on a 5-2 vote, amended the student code of conduct to ban the flag, which formerly was displayed with the Hays High School Rebel mascot. The ban also covers any imagery deemed to be racially hostile, offensive or intolerant. (First Amendment Center, 2012). As you can see there are going to be several difference of opinions on this issue. I feel that we as country should do what is best to help meet the safety of all individuals. In my opinion, removing

The Civil War was a big part of our history which had two opposing sides The North and The South. The South flew a flag know as the Confederate Flag which has lately took the meaning of racist. T.V shows containing the flag have been taken of the air along with flag companies claiming that they are no longer going to manufacture the Confederate Flag and major stores including Wal-Mart claiming they are no longer going to sell merchandise containing the flag. The Confederate Flag is a part of our history and heritage and should be allowed to displayed where pleases or shown on T.V with out people getting upset and thinking that it is racist.

very legitimately be seen as a harmful form of free speech. However in present day, the confederate flag, for the most part does not carry the same meaning or same threat. Many people, who express themselves through the confederate flag as a symbol, do so as a form of showing southern pride or southern heritage. The current symbol of the confederate flag does not display the same form of harm as it did in history. The current flag does not physically harm anyone nor does it present a credible threat that could morally harm someone through fear. This form of free speech does not cause true harm to individual liberties of the people who see the flag. The symbolism of the flag is objective and feeling offended by the flag is based on interpretation. A specific statement of hatred that can be reasonably interpreted as a credible threat is not a form of free speech. In the scenario when someone 's free speech can be reasonably viewed as a threat to another person 's safety, there may be interference. In a scenario where a person has a credible fear because of free speech, then there is a clear infringement on persona liberty. The ability to live life without fear is an individual liberty that should be protected. Fear is an infringement of the right to live and the right to liberty. If someone feels their life is threatened by something, then both their right to life, and right to individual liberty are compromised. Compared to simply being offended by something, which cannot

This controversial issue has come to the forefront recently in the court of public opinion. After talking with many friends, acquaintances, family members, and co-workers, it seems many are ambivalent about this subject. It is surprising that while people think it is racist, they still believe the state should have the right to fly the Confederate flag. Although many were uncertain, there was two strong opinions that categorically oppose one another.

The confederate flag has been an issue for many years now, and nothing has been done about it. It is undeniably a slap in the face to the African American community. The article by Libby Nelson “The Confederate Flag Symbolizes White Supremacy” is an article that is effective and many people could agree with her logic. The government should take more action to make this a public matter. It is technically legal and that is the main problem. We fought for so many years to overcome the leash they put on African Americans to become successful. The flag just represents an unpleasant past and as Americans we should not be able to broadcast that to one another.

Yes, I know we’ve all been inundated with press coverage over the recent Confederate flag debate, but it’s still an important question worth discussing. I’ve always been interested in the American Civil War and especially the post-war Reconstruction era. I intend to provide a brief history of the Confederate flag and argue that, although individuals have the right to fly any flag they wish, the Confederate flag should not be displayed in

There is an ongoing argument about the confederate flag because most people that fly it believe it means southern pride. However, if they knew the true meaning of the flag they would not continue to fly it, especially not on government buildings. Not only are there a great number of people who fly the flag simply because they are racist, but a majority of people have no clue what the flag really represents. The ADL Database for Hate Symbols states that “the flag also served as a potent symbol of slavery and white supremacy, which has caused it to be very popular among white supremacists in the 20th and 21st century” (Anti- Defamation League 2017). People should be educated on the flag’s history so they can know that it means more than just southern pride. Informing the public can be as simple as holding large meetings explaining what the flag used to represent, and how that stigma doesn’t just go away with time. For numerous amounts of people, the flag continues to hold that reputation. If more people were aware of the flag’s history, they would understand why it is so offensive to others and hopefully would not want to fly it

In light of recent events, debate has sprung out over the implications of the Confederate States of America’s battle flag. One side strongly argues that it is a sign of intolerance, racism, and hatred. The other strongly disagrees that it is a sign of southern pride, heritage, and states’ rights. The rebel flag is often misconstrued as something hateful, but it still represented a system relying on slave labor and a confederacy that was against the union. The flag shouldn’t be used on official government facilities, but should still be available to the public as a way of exercising free speech rights.

Today, there are two primary societal conceptions about the Confederate battle flag; both sides of the argument are rooted largely in the emotional response and ideology of the flag and the perception of its meaning (Coski, 2005, p. x). Looking deeper reveals a rich history as to why and how these conceptions exist. The historical reasons that are called upon by heritage supporters of the Confederate flag are not unfounded. During the South’s secession, citizens of the southern states genuinely felt as though the Federal government was encroaching on their rights as well as moving in a direction drastically different than was originally intended after winning the war for American independence (Coski, 2005, pp. 21-22). Also, it’s difficult to ignore the sense of honor that the men who fought for the confederacy felt while serving with their respective units and the flag served to preserve and revere that (Coski, 2005, p. 29). From Coski (2005), it’s this honor and fervor to fight against an oppressive government that has stood the test of time and continues to inspire people around the world to this day. To those supporters, it is merely the rebel flag, not a racist symbol, having changed their perception of the flag in their own minds (pp. 292-294). With that, some people have sought to stay true to the Confederate cause and its well-recognized goal of protecting the “necessary domestic institution of slavery” (Coski, p. 25). An example is later iterations of the once defunct Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups have used the flag to represent themselves and their beliefs (Foreman, 1991, p. 525). Others, says Coski (2005), like the supporters of the Dixiecrat party