Confederate flag

that the Confederate flag was an embattled banner.” The Confederate flag stands for one thing and that is the confederate in the war and it is know as the stars and bars. “Anyone today hoping to understand why so many Americans consider the flag an object of veneration must understand its status as a memorial to the Confederate soldier”? (John M. Coski). The flag was not just a soldier, but was also a symbol for Southern freedom and slavery in the southern states. The Confederate flag should not

country over the symbolism of the Confederate Flag. That's because the man behind the crime was seen posing in pictures with the flag, which is also viewed by many as promoting racism, rather than Southern history. The debate prompted many industries to stop the sale of merchandise showing the Confederate Flag, including NASCAR. Whenever attending a NASCAR event, whether it's in Daytona or right here in Watkins Glen, you can certainly expect to see Confederate Flags flying on campers and in the grandstands

removal of the Confederate Battle Flag. Was this a justifiable move made by South Carolina governor Nikki Haley or will this lead to more hatred among South Carolina residents and other United States citizens? The Civil War took place because of many disagreements between the Union and the Confederacy. One major disagreement, considered non-negotiable by both sides, was the ownership and sale of African American slaves. Now, the South Carolina Legislature has voted to remove the flag from the property

Do you think the confederate flag is a racial profile symbol? Many people don’t think it should be taken down but I think it should be taken down. Three reasons why the confederate flags should be removed are the flags are treason, it was a symbol of trying to keep slavery, and Southerners believed it’s free speech to show the flags and it’s not freedom. First of all, the flags are a treason. For examples, the flags are a treason because it goes against what Abraham Lincoln want to do to get what

the world of today. Should the Confederate flag be banned? 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

called for the flag to be taken down in the wake of the deadly shooting.Dylann Roof murdered nine African American worshippers in a bible study at the historically black Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina.His actions were clearly motivated by the extreme racism which is shown through his actions and words of hate.Roof is seen in many pictures in which the confederate flag is shown. This sparked the controversy all throughout the country, should the confederate flag be flying a confederate

The Confederate Flag has been around since the nineteenth century. It was used by the Confederate Army to show that they unite under a different union, and not the one that will bind our nation as a whole. In the articles: “Executive Order Banning Confederate Flags, Memorabilia,” “Ban Backlash: Confederate Flag Backers Ready to Battle,” and “Everybody Has Suddenly Noticed Confederate Flag is Widely Available.” it is illustrated that the ideas about how the Confederate Flag are being used today as

The confederate flag is one of the utmost controversial symbols used in the United States today. There is one question that arises to the use of the flag. Should students in Palmyra Area High school be permitted to advertise information that supports the display of the Confederate Flag in the atrium? Many people feel that the flag should not be shown and any information related to it disclosed from a school setting; however, there are some people that feel that it is their right to display that

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

Confederate Flag: Honoring Veterans or Hateful Racism? When a country loses a battle, their flag is lowered and no longer flies over government buildings. In America a war against racism has been raging for many years. Although the war against racism may continue in the hearts of men for eternity, the battle against legal prejudice acts has been won. A new America emerged out of the birth pangs of the Civil Rights Movement, a seventy five year battle is over. The Confederate flag must never fly over