[jmacusa]

I don't agree with this mans actions. It's trespassing, theft and desecration of a grave. That said, what flag matters to you? The Stars And Stripes or The Stars And Bars?

[Gator113]

“That said, what flag matters to you? The Stars And Stripes or The Stars And Bars? “

My answer: Both. Good men died under both flags.

[odawg]

“what flag matters to you?”

What matters is a sense of history, of heritage, of honor. Only immigrants are now allowed to revere their heritage. Ask some Republican candidates. What would happen if Rick Perry, while announcing his candidacy, majored his Southern heritage? Not to mention his Christian heritage. The “Dukes of Hazard” car had a Confederate flag on its roof. No one thought a thing about it. Now, all the wusses have been thoroughly conditioned to get their panties in a wad over it.

[Repeal The 17th]

I just went to google and I googled up “google, and I got over 7 billion results.
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No, my comment is not relevant, but, then again, neither was yours.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Both

I don't care if you don't understand.

[Ditter]

Texas has had 6 flags fly over it. I am proud of our heritage and I love all of them.
I have had ancestors here under all but the first two.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

https://www.aei.org/publication/us-military-enlistment-rates-by-state-a-texas-sized-difference/

[varina davis]

I’m partial to the Betsey Ross and the CSA Flag because the Betsey Ross is what the CSA was fighting for.

[robowombat]

‘I don't agree with this mans actions. It's trespassing, theft and desecration of a grave. That said, what flag matters to you? The Stars And Stripes or The Stars And Bars? ‘
Actually both. I don't know where you are from and if you have no roots in the South and connection to the War Between the States it may seem outre and pointless. I count something over 20 relatives who were in the CSA in that war including both great grandfathers. In no, repeat no other conflict from the War of Independence including both world wars are there anything like that number of combatants. This was a unique historical event, far more impactful for the South than the north. For that reason the Cross of St Andrew is an iconic symbol of courage undaunted and sacrifice so great as make heroism a commonplace. For this person to do this is for those with Southern roots an offense as great as defacing Hebrew gravestones with the swastika. Maybe that image can impart to you just how vile an act this is.

[higgmeister]

Why would you even feel the need to ask that! I thought my comment that the Confederated States began and ended with my GGF's generation should have been enough.

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I ripped this answer off from an Ask Amazon question:

Historically there has been a strong Southern military tradition, part of the Southern tradition of patriotism.

Many of the states in the southern United States have a large number of Army bases and counties where military bases are located often have a recruitment rate higher disproportionate to their total population.

By extension, many military folks retire near their last base and many children of military members follow in parental footsteps and enlist.

: Southern culture still contains a strong element of honor, wherein exists a high degree of sensitivity to insults and a tendency to respond with violence and aggression. When translated onto a national stage, this means more Southerners join the military to defend the honor of America.

In addition, Southern culture also includes a strong element of religiosity, a feature also of military life, making military life feel like a good and moral choice.

Many areas of the South are rural, with the lack of job diversity and opportunity typical of rural areas. Young people looking for jobs frequently consider the military with its enlistment bonuses, travel possibilities, and educational opportunities.

Poverty is not cited as a reason in any of these studies.

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I am most proud of my six years of service to my country. I even have "The Stars and Stripes Forever" on my personal playlist. God Bless the piccolo player!

[central_va]

Admit it, that is you pulling those flags.

[wardaddy]

Kiss my ass yankee

Quit trying to act like you’re all fair minded

You’ve been a preening self righteous race baiting south basher as long as ive been here

Bigot