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It should be taken down from all state maintained grounds (although I admit I still feel it might be appropriate to fly that flag at places like Gettysburg during reenactments). It should be removed from any state flag. The Confederate flag flying across the street from the capitol in Charleston was the flag my ancestor fought under while enlisted in the NC 26th and only about 5% of the troops in that regiment survived the war. It was the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. I've already posted what that flag means to me elsewhere. But if I wave that flag today, I will be hurting a great number of people who, for entirely understandable reasons, will not comprehend to what I would be paying respect. Then, too, that misunderstanding would lead some to believe I hold views that I actually find completely repugnant. In truth, it was for this latter reason that I never personally displayed a Confederate flag.

So Scott, I'll never be with you on the marriage issue, but on the battle flag we agree. ;0)

Post #402,877 by Another Scott 6/25/15 10:38:10 PM Reply	Photo. A.E. was a wise man. Cheers, Scott.
Post #402,879 by boxley 6/25/15 10:53:37 PM Reply	nice Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free American and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 59 years. meep
Post #403,165 by mmoffitt 7/1/15 2:22:47 PM Reply	I've changed my mind. It should be taken down from all state maintained grounds (although I admit I still feel it might be appropriate to fly that flag at places like Gettysburg during reenactments). It should be removed from any state flag. The Confederate flag flying across the street from the capitol in Charleston was the flag my ancestor fought under while enlisted in the NC 26th and only about 5% of the troops in that regiment survived the war. It was the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. I've already posted what that flag means to me elsewhere. But if I wave that flag today, I will be hurting a great number of people who, for entirely understandable reasons, will not comprehend to what I would be paying respect. Then, too, that misunderstanding would lead some to believe I hold views that I actually find completely repugnant. In truth, it was for this latter reason that I never personally displayed a Confederate flag. So Scott, I'll never be with you on the marriage issue, but on the battle flag we agree. ;0)
Post #403,167 by Another Scott 7/1/15 2:31:32 PM Reply	Woot! :-) On the last, give it time. ;-) Thanks.

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