TWODOGS, Why did you choose your new avatar?

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

The 'State Right' in question was slavery, no doubt about it. And although a politician Lincoln hated slavery and called it a national - not a southern - sin.

Which begs the question: Slavery was lawful before the civil war as well. Why isn't the American flag considered a racist symbol of slavery?

Pete

Hey Pete,

I think in the cases of BOTH flags, or any symbol, it's a question of what people WANT to believe.

Dave

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Hey Pete,

I think in the cases of BOTH flags, or any symbol, it's a question of what people WANT to believe.

Dave

Agreed

I realise that many are unhappy with the Stars and Bars but understand the love of them too. Thank goodness we live in a free country.

Pete

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Agreed

I realise that many are unhappy with the Stars and Bars but understand the love of them too. Thank goodness we live in a free country.

Pete

What on earth ever gave you that idea?