what do you think

[Nexdeus]

:evil: :evil: do you think the confederate flag is racist :evil: :evil:

[TheWizard]

Yes it is.

[Nexdeus]

how? explain
:evil2: :usflag:

[MrSchrimpy]

Flags are potent symbols, and mean different things to different people.

The Confederate flag to some might be a symbol of racial segregation and slavery, and is often used by white supremacists to convey this meaning.

It could also be read as a symbol of independence. To many people it doesn't mean much beyond a slight association with rebellion, making it occasionally fashionable amongst the ignorant.

The flag in itself is not racist, but is so commonly viewed as a symbol of racism that you have to be careful about using it - not because of the risk of offending somebody, but for the risk of somebody getting in your face about it. Given the historical context it is probably a good idea to steer clear of it - much like wearing a Union Jack (British flag) in certain former colonies of the British Empire.

[kolte]

Living in the south, I see this flag all over the place, and in modern america, post civil rights and civil war, it stands more for southern pride, rather then anything else. I don't personally like the flag, but I don't see it as racist, some people do.