They actually listened and the decision is finally in our favor although I am still shaking a little as I type this out. It feels strange to think that such a long uphill climb is over but at least it shows that people are starting to look past the noise …
May 27, 2018
Final supporters
This is a petition to save the Confederate Flag. The southern battle Flag has been misused, misrepresented and disrespected by groups using it to promote hate and bias. The American civil war saw more American lives lost than all other modern wars combined. This symbol is not one of hate but of heritage and respect. Respect for those who fought for political agendas they had no say in. Those who defended their lively hood in the south are not at fault for agendas of politicians. This is our history and hundreds of thousands died without complaint to defend this symbol and their idea of an American society. The rich benefit and those who fight die. The southern poor defended their lands and ideals. This is not a symbol of racism or bigotry but one of defending what is yours. Those with money and political connections were not fighting for this, only hoping to reap benefits. It is utterly shameful this Flag is a sign of racial in equality and not a symbol of individual freedom from oppressive government. Many groups adopt this as a message of hate and many see this symbol for what it is, a rebellious symbol of government control. This is history not hate; politicians create these divides for personal gain, without recognizing those who fought against an oppressive government. So look around are you free, free to pursue happiness without constraint, free to live on the land; you are not, this Flag is a symbol of freedom, freedom of creating your own happiness, life and personal wealth. Look around, there is no free land, our free society is a facade, taxes, laws, government over reach. No American is free, this Flag represents the spirit of those who do not need government control, taxes and intrusion in this great land of the free and home of the brave.
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March 6, 2018
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me think about how many people actually feel like their history is being erased right before our eyes. The momentum is honestly wild because it proves that people want to talk about heritage without being shut down or called names for just wanting to keep their own traditions alive.
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2018
73 Comments
Keep the flag up! My Great- Great-Great Grandfather from Philadelphia fought for the Union and died at Antietam, he is buried there. That flag is part of our history and my history. Taking the flag down is the easy way out.
All of these bans and removals are making the flag appear as a racist symbol which it is not. It is the symbol of respect for brave men who fought for their homes and property. It is also a symbol of individualism.
This flag is honoring the dead. This is in no way a hate symbol. How would people feel if the went around demanding the US flag be taken down from the memorials for the Us military dead?
We need to take back our flag from the misguided who want to use it for unrighteous purposes. I grew up seeing the flag as a symbol of Honor, Duty and faithfulness to God, State, home and family. Let us ignore those who hate and educate those who are ignorant of of our history and heritage. Lon Eckman Sanford FL.
My ancestors were Alabama Confederate soldiers and I am proud to honor them today. I have never and will never disgrace the Confederate flag by using it as a hate tool. Our southern history matters. Keep our flags flying.
the south will rise again
The flag represents our history, it's a desreamenation against our history. Those who fought to protect our country. Put the flag back up !
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They actually listened and the decision is finally in our favor although I am still shaking a little as I type this out. It feels strange to think that such a long uphill climb is over but at least it shows that people are starting to look past the noise …
May 27, 2018
Final supporters
This is a petition to save the Confederate Flag. The southern battle Flag has been misused, misrepresented and disrespected by groups using it to promote hate and bias. The American civil war saw more American lives lost than all other modern wars combined. This symbol is not one of hate but of heritage and respect. Respect for those who fought for political agendas they had no say in. Those who defended their lively hood in the south are not at fault for agendas of politicians. This is our history and hundreds of thousands died without complaint to defend this symbol and their idea of an American society. The rich benefit and those who fight die. The southern poor defended their lands and ideals. This is not a symbol of racism or bigotry but one of defending what is yours. Those with money and political connections were not fighting for this, only hoping to reap benefits. It is utterly shameful this Flag is a sign of racial in equality and not a symbol of individual freedom from oppressive government. Many groups adopt this as a message of hate and many see this symbol for what it is, a rebellious symbol of government control. This is history not hate; politicians create these divides for personal gain, without recognizing those who fought against an oppressive government. So look around are you free, free to pursue happiness without constraint, free to live on the land; you are not, this Flag is a symbol of freedom, freedom of creating your own happiness, life and personal wealth. Look around, there is no free land, our free society is a facade, taxes, laws, government over reach. No American is free, this Flag represents the spirit of those who do not need government control, taxes and intrusion in this great land of the free and home of the brave.
Updates
March 6, 2018
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me think about how many people actually feel like their history is being erased right before our eyes. The momentum is honestly wild because it proves that people want to talk about heritage without being shut down or called names for just wanting to keep their own traditions alive.
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2018
73 Comments
The Confederate flag not only represents history but Southern pride as well. Unfortunately it has been misused and desecrated by white supremacists.
Keep the flag up! My Great- Great-Great Grandfather from Philadelphia fought for the Union and died at Antietam, he is buried there. That flag is part of our history and my history. Taking the flag down is the easy way out.
All of these bans and removals are making the flag appear as a racist symbol which it is not. It is the symbol of respect for brave men who fought for their homes and property. It is also a symbol of individualism.
This flag is honoring the dead. This is in no way a hate symbol. How would people feel if the went around demanding the US flag be taken down from the memorials for the Us military dead?
We need to take back our flag from the misguided who want to use it for unrighteous purposes. I grew up seeing the flag as a symbol of Honor, Duty and faithfulness to God, State, home and family. Let us ignore those who hate and educate those who are ignorant of of our history and heritage. Lon Eckman Sanford FL.
My ancestors were Alabama Confederate soldiers and I am proud to honor them today. I have never and will never disgrace the Confederate flag by using it as a hate tool. Our southern history matters. Keep our flags flying.
the south will rise again
The flag represents our history, it's a desreamenation against our history. Those who fought to protect our country. Put the flag back up !
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The Confederate flag not only represents history but Southern pride as well. Unfortunately it has been misused and desecrated by white supremacists.