The country is getting so politically correct it seems that before long we wont have a country. That was the reason the country split up and the Stars and Bars came about to begin with. Sure... slavery is an evil. But a lot of the people who were fighting for the South weren't fighting for slavery alone.. they were fighting to defend their family farms and the honor of their native states. At least I'll say something for the "Rebels". At least they had some pride and honor in their country... rebel flag or not.
People need to get off high horse and quit yelling out slavery everytime they see a Rebel flag. People werent fighting for slavery... they were fighting for their way of life. People call the Rebel flag a sickening reminder of bad time in American history. So....really.. I guess England looks at our flag and feels the same disgust for the Stars and Stripes... since it was the original "Rebel" flag to begin with?
I'm not trying to get a big thing started on here.... I just think people see a Stars and Bars flag and think the South is getting ready to rise up again when all they really need to remember is that its just one flag of many that has become a part of our nations history and has helped make us who we are today.
If the students want to fly their flag that represents their school, I think thats cool. It and their mascot is a part of history.
If we go to London in the 2012 Olympics and all our fans jerk out those Stars and Stripes when we go to kicking everyones tail in the Olympic events.... I doubt they'll be people taking up the flag in the venues saying, "Don't bring your American flag to the events. It is a disgusting reminder of a time in our country's history." If you think about the times...we were just another part of England... we were just across a big pond. I love this country and am a proud American.... Rebel flag or not....but if not for a few "Rebels" back in the 1700's, we wouldn't be the strong and proud, politically correct hypocritical nation we are today. Three cheers for the English Rebels and their flag the Stars and Stripes... the original "Rebel flag".