THE REBEL FLAG

[HairOfTheDog]

This thread is interesting to me. Funny how we can see things so differently.

I see some of the reactions to recent events regarding the always-controversial state sponsorship of the Confederate Flag like this:


If the government actually tried to ban private citizens from displaying Confederate Flags or mandate that businesses cease selling them, I'd be screaming too. But, that's not what's happening.

In regards to that flag, some state leaders are making decisions for their state properties. Private citizens are making decisions for their private properties. And, businesses are making decisions for their business properties. As it should be.

Nobody's freedom of speech has been encroached and there's no Constitutional right at play here.

Much of what's being suggested and speculated in terms of the "what's gonna happen next / slippery slope" is emotional, unrealistic, and will never come to pass IMO.

But, it's interesting watching it unfold and hearing/reading the reactions.