Re:MS will ban Forza players who add the confederate flag to...
by pmiller2 on Thursday July 02, 2020 @05:17PM
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Exactly. I would probably believe someone who spent many thousands of dollars to own one of the 20-50 existing, authentic Confederate battle flags [0] if they said they kept it as a symbol of "heritage." That's a real, historical artifact, worthy of preservation so future generations can understand what it represented.
I do not believe those who spend a few hundred to have it tattooed on their bodies, or people who buy one for $7.50 from China off Amazon [1] when they say such things, because there's no value in displaying a representation of a thing that's historically represented nothing but hate.
Owning and preserving an authentic flag shows a commitment to history. Displaying a representation of it shows a commitment to hatred.
I do not believe those who spend a few hundred to have it tattooed on their bodies, or people who buy one for $7.50 from China off Amazon [1] when they say such things, because there's no value in displaying a representation of a thing that's historically represented nothing but hate.
Owning and preserving an authentic flag shows a commitment to history. Displaying a representation of it shows a commitment to hatred.
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[0]: https://www.newsweek.com/2015/07/17/value-confederate-flag-c...
[1]: https://www.amazon.com/ZHENGYU-Polyester-Double-Sided-Milita...