[Kgcetm]

Originally Posted by jljl62040

For the first 30 years of my life the Confederate flag was only a symbol of Southern heritage to me. I didn't fly the flag because I'm from Illinois. Then some people decided the flag was a symbol of white supremacy, and only white supremacy. Why must the white supremacy reasoning now be the only reason that the flag is displayed?

To Southern people growing up in the last half of the 20th century the flag represented cultural pride and was not a racist symbol. It still isn’t. I love my country and all 50 states. I would die to save any or all today. There are many flags I do not like but in today’s world every cause has a flag. We have become accepting of different people and their causes. The Confederate flag has no cause today other than a movie prop for redneck pickup trucks or perhaps something for people to complain about. I suggest getting over it and being happy. I predict the flag will be gone in 3 months without a March on Richmond.

[Kenswing]

I’m starting to think this whole thing is fake news. All this anger wasted on NOTHING.

[The Chipster]

The Confederate Flag and Florida flag are now pretty much the same thing.

[Petersweeney]

This was a troll post plain and simple.

[Andyb]

This is the south and it represents heritage and history, nothing else, unless your trying to conjure some kind of racist narrative.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by VApeople

When we lived in Virginia, we would often visit the Civil War battlefields, with Gettysburg being our favorite. The Florida monument is one of the smallest state monuments but it is my favorite because of this meaningful inscription:

"Like all Floridians who participated in the Civil War, they fought with courage and devotion for the ideals in which they believed. By their noble example of bravery and endurance, they enable us to meet with confidence any sacrifice which confronts us as Americans."

Even though my ancestor Lewis Dear fought for the North, I definitely respect people honoring their ancestors who fought for the South.

Well said. Honor the courage and commitment of those who fought for what they believed in, on both sides. Don't judge by todays standards or you will always be disappointed.

[MrFlorida]

When is it my turn to be offended ?

[Chi-Town]

Come to think of it, growing up in Illinois I never knew Florida went Dixie. Didn't make any difference when finding out. But I can see in some previous posts that history dies hard.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

And what did I see? A confederate flag....It was even on the same pole as the American flag.

Really? Was it white? As I recall, from when kids were allowed to read about history, the last Confederate flag was white.

[Daddymac]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

And what did I see? A confederate flag....It was even on the same pole as the American flag.

Head to your Safe Room !!

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Well said. Honor the courage and commitment of those who fought for what they believed in, on both sides. Don't judge by todays standards or you will always be disappointed.

You honor traitors who declared war on my country...... I'll pass.

[Daddymac]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Wouldn't US flag with Fla flag beneath it show the same? Sorry, but as a kid from Calif, I don't get it.

But you moved here !!

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

And what did I see? A confederate flag....It was even on the same pole as the American flag.

I see one in DeLuna near the entrance to a home, near a civil war soldier statue.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Where exactly was this? I’ve seen a pole with a Grand Union flag flown with the American flag down here but not a Confederate flag.

I don't know the exact street, but if you enter thru the north gate then drive to the end of that road. There's a community center parking lot. Take a right on the street prior to the parking lot. The house is on a corner just prior to the end of the street. They are doing some landscaping and there is a sign for that. There is a flag pole in the front yard with an American flag. The confederate one is just below it. Several people have seen it, and this is how I heard about it. If it is not there now then they took it down.

As far as the comments the confederate flag not racist… Please don't insult our intelligence. I lived in Mississippi for many years, and yes it is very much a symbol of racism. If you don't believe that look up the articles of secession that each state who flew that flag during the Civil War wrote. In every single article of succession within the first paragraph is the word slavery. I'm really hoping this is a bridge too far for The Villages.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

And what did I see? A confederate flag....It was even on the same pole as the American flag.

Dumb and dumber must live there. Be glad they aren't your neighbor!