I am a big supporter of free speech and the first amendment. I believe that censorship is wrong, and people should be able to say what they want. Banning something because you don't agree with it is cowardly.
Confederate flags are racist. If you wear one, you are supporting racism against African Americans. My history teacher agrees.
"We all know what it stood for: a segregated south that believed that slavery was appropriate. It also stood for the black codes that came after slavery. It's very much a racist statement," she said.
And she's right. Wearing a confederate flag on a shirt of belt buckle is no different than wearing a Swastika.
The clothing outlet "Dixie Outfitters" features a confederate flag as part of their logo. Wearing the flag, for any reason, is a racist statement. If you don't believe in racism, don't wear one and encourage others to do the same. Banning them would be wrong, but we can get the message out that racism of any form is unacceptable.
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