I don't know if this has been done somewhere else, but here goes. This is a thread to discuss anything within reason that's hot and trending today in the news. The only rule is that it has to be a polite and friendly discussion. Let me start.
Recently there's been news and talk about getting rid of the rebel flag that's flown in many places, shown on TV and such, etc. For example, TVLand won't be showing reruns of The Dukes Of Hazzard because of the rebel flag shown prominently on the General Lee car. Besides that, I heard on one of our local radio stations that a man who bought a 'General Lee' car for a hefty price at an auction is repainting the rebel flag on top of the car and putting an American flag on top.
My feeling is that it's part of American history. It should be in a museum, not flown like any other flag. As for the one on the General Lee car, for pete's sake! That's just a TV show! The show was about the Duke family and such, NOT about racism. Yes, the rebel flag stood for that, to an extent, but that was over 100 years ago. I also feel it stood for Southern pride as well.
So what are your thoughts? Remember, no arguing or fighting here. Just a friendly, hearty discussion instead.
Recently there's been news and talk about getting rid of the rebel flag that's flown in many places, shown on TV and such, etc. For example, TVLand won't be showing reruns of The Dukes Of Hazzard because of the rebel flag shown prominently on the General Lee car. Besides that, I heard on one of our local radio stations that a man who bought a 'General Lee' car for a hefty price at an auction is repainting the rebel flag on top of the car and putting an American flag on top.
My feeling is that it's part of American history. It should be in a museum, not flown like any other flag. As for the one on the General Lee car, for pete's sake! That's just a TV show! The show was about the Duke family and such, NOT about racism. Yes, the rebel flag stood for that, to an extent, but that was over 100 years ago. I also feel it stood for Southern pride as well.
So what are your thoughts? Remember, no arguing or fighting here. Just a friendly, hearty discussion instead.
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