That flag flies in the Alamo too...some smarmy liberal in San Antonio asked me at lunch if NC was the state that had the rebel flag over the state house...I leaned forward at the table...stared at him...and said.."no..that would be South Carolina and you fly a Confederate flag in the Alamo". Leaned back...with a few smirks from other people that took me out to lunch.
;) Liberals generally seem to be ignorant of history.
Speaking of the Alamo, I have never been there. I should like to visit the place once before I die. I have the utmost admiration for those "rebels and traitors" who took up arms against the government of Mexico. The words of Travis have a ring I cannot forget:
To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World:
Fellow citizens & compatriots—
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country.
Victory or Death
William Barret Travis
Lt. Col. comdt
P.S. The Lord is on our side. When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn. We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves.
Travis