June 19, 201511 yr Wow.... @BreakingNews: Sources: Dylann Roof told police he almost didn't shoot church-goers 'because everyone was so nice to him' - @NBCNews Breaking news on Shooting at Charleston, SC, church, June 17, 2015 - breakingnews.com That makes my heart even heavier.
June 19, 201511 yr That makes my heart even heavier. Me too. He was so close to moving to a new understanding, but the hatred in his heart was too strong.
June 19, 201511 yr If you took any American History class you'd realize the Gadsden flag was designed for the American Colonies as a rallying symbol to separate from England. In essence it is the very first flag of The United States of America. Associating it with slavery is ignorant and just trying to promote an agenda. What you describe is original intent. Over the years, the flag has morphed into an offensive symbol. During the Civil War, the Gadsen Flag most certainly was often used as a symbol of pro slavery among the Confederate army. In recent years, it's been appropriated by the Tea Party. If what I say is not true, then why did the white South Carolina legislators remove said flag from their desks after the massacre? Answer: Because it's offensive to some.
June 19, 201511 yr @BuzzFeedNews: Charleston shooter disagreed about Scripture with group before opening fire, a witness’ family member told @nytimes http://t.co/M9TzskwlVL
June 19, 201511 yr What you describe is original intent. Over the years, the flag has morphed into an offensive symbol. During the Civil War, the Gadsen Flag most certainly was often used as a symbol of pro slavery among the Confederate army. In recent years, it's been appropriated by the Tea Party. If what I say is not true, then why did the white South Carolina legislators remove said flag from their desks after the massacre? Answer: Because it's offensive to some. Because they associate the flag with the tea party, therefore it has to be racist... It was designed for the Revolution. Some idiots back in the day may have used it as a pro slavery flag because it's design is meant for anti government. But in no way shape or form is it a pro slavery flag. You like the legislators are reaching here. Heck it still flys on our navy ships
June 19, 201511 yr Wow.... @BreakingNews: Sources: Dylann Roof told police he almost didn't shoot church-goers 'because everyone was so nice to him' - @NBCNews Breaking news on Shooting at Charleston, SC, church, June 17, 2015 - breakingnews.com Wow, as if I couldn't feel any sadder about this.
June 19, 201511 yr Because they associate the flag with the tea party, therefore it has to be racist... It was designed for the Revolution. Some idiots back in the day may have used it as a pro slavery flag because it's design is meant for anti government. But in no way shape or form is it a pro slavery flag. You like the legislators are reaching here. Heck it still flys on our navy ships So you tell me: Why was the Gadsden flag removed from legislators' desks yesterday? Which reincarnation was the offensive one? Was it the Tea Party association? Doubtful.
June 19, 201511 yr The Confederate flag flies high over South Carolina's capitol tonight. The U.S. and state flags have been lowered to half staff in response to the Charleston massacre, but not the Stars and Bars. The Washington Post reports only the S.C. state legislature can lower the colors of secession and, well, lawmakers obviously ain't in any hurry. Do you think there are only white lawmakers in South Carolina? Or are they just bullying the black lawmakers to keep the flag flying?
June 19, 201511 yr So you tell me: Why was the Gadsden flag removed from legislators' desks yesterday? Which reincarnation was the offensive one? Was it the Tea Party association? Doubtful. This is a good question. If no one is offended then why remove it?
June 19, 201511 yr Author Wow, as if I couldn't feel any sadder about this. Hang the roommate and anyone else who knew and didn't tell authorities is how I "feel". As you said, that is just sad. ;(
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