jimboston wrote:Symmetry wrote:Thanks for backing down on point 1.
So:
2) I don't necessarily agree that it's a symbol of freedom for the vast majority you claim. I'm open to your stats on this claim though, but I suspect your stance is more rooted in the the idea that minorities have no rights to define themselves.
3) I accept your point, but there's only so much ignorance combined with views. At some point, it becomes ridiculous to argue away these things. I s**t you not- I actually had a mod try to pretend that a poster with SS in his screen-name, and who was posting about how his name was a tribute to Nazi generals, actually try and say that he thought it meant Southern State.
Thanks for the reply
1) I didn’t cede this point.
You are right that slavery existed in 1977 when the flag was created. What you are ignoring is nuance. 1977 was the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States. I know if took another 100 years (almost), and i’m not saying that’s cool. I am saying it could be worse. Great Britain didn’t make slavery illegal till 1833. The creation of the US, which required a flag, enabled several Northern States to abolish slavery 50 years earlier.
2) I can’t find stats. I think no one has yet done a study because the controversy is so new. The fact that it’s new supports my opinion.
3) Thanks for ceding this point. One idiot mod in a stoopid Conquer Club forum doesn’t mean I have to give up my symbols.
Since I was alive in 1977.....there was absolutely no slavery in all 13 original states of the Union.
No one is asking you to give up your symbols such as your collection of rainbow flags, rainbow tee shirts, rainbow tea cups and Nike shoes with the rainbow flag stitched on.
Hey did Saxi respond to your pm yet? I wish you luck in your search for love.
