NASCAR bans the confederate flag

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Weezer said:
Who has that flag terrorized in this century? I mean, I get it. I understand that to some it's symbolic of a time that was not great in our country. But I think the idea that it currently "terrorizes" anyone is far-fetched. More accurate to say it stokes outrage, and people have the right to be offended. But again, when people say CK is disrespecting the Stars and Stripes, the side you occupy has no problem saying "get over it". So why is that only supposed to work one way? Seems to me like people just want their way and don't want to compromise or find a solution where every one can be happy. It's like watching little children bicker. I keep expecting someone to hold their breath until they get their way. Personally, I'm just over it. All these calls for "equality" and "fairness", yet no one wants to work together. Pointless.
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Don't be surprised when they next turn their attention to the American flag
 
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VolStrom said:
What is your definition of terrorism? Burning down buildings and destroying businesses is not peaceful protest?
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I don't know, I guess I see terrorism as a perpetual state of fear. I don't think what we've seen is all about instilling that fear. It's ass hats acting out who deserve to be punished, but I just don't see it as fear-inducing based action.
 
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utvolpj said:
When it was used by the kkk. The wannabe rebs
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The KKK are idiots. Should we also ban crosses since they would burn them in people's yards? Not being a smart ass, just saying I think people are giving more power to something than it deserves. But whatever.
 
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Weezer said:
The KKK are idiots. Should we also ban crosses since they would burn them in people's yards? Not being a smart ass, just saying I think people are giving more power to something than it deserves. But whatever.
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Your question was about who it has terrorized this century. The answer is there are people still alive in this century who have been terrorized by it. It absolutely had power during their lives
 
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Rickyvol77 said:
as much as any other "descendants" of slaves. But the fact there is currently still slavery should be what bothers you, not perceived microaggressions and fake racism
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it does bother me and everyone else. There are sanctions against those countries. But why are you more concerned about righting what is wrong in foreign countries as opposed to what is going on here at home. Judging from you answer, there is nothing wrong with what is going on in the US.
 
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A man with a long rap sheet who actually broke into a house and held a pregnant woman at gun point while he searched for drugs and money is a victim. Seems to me that his past just caught up with him in a bad way.
 
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titansvolsfaninga said:
it does bother me and everyone else. There are sanctions against those countries. But why are you more concerned about righting what is wrong in foreign countries as opposed to what is going on here at home. Judging from you answer, there is nothing wrong with what is going on in the US.
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I am not one who says "nothing" is wrong within the U.S. I am saying that some issues are blown way out of proportion and made to be a bigger deal than they actually are
 
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Rickyvol77 said:
I am not one who says "nothing" is wrong within the U.S. I am saying that some issues are blown way out of proportion and made to be a bigger deal than they actually are
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Just admit that white people suck and all will be forgiven. The current thinking is that black people are all good and white people are all bad. Bow down and kiss the ring.
 
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I really don’t care about what is done about the confederate flag. I do believe ithis will kill nascar. Again, I don’t really care.

Everything that is being done will further the divide in this country. I do care about that. When you cater to one side and try to impose a certain way of life or force a way of life on people, they are going to resist.

The only way racism will end is if the earth was destroyed. Not all people are racist but there are racist in all races of people.

This is so tiring and frustrating...!!!
 
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Mick said:
Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson and Bubba Wallace end association with helmet designer after Confederate flag tweets
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Looks like NASCAR has succeeded in dividing its people. That's not a good thing. They should strive to be inclusive and not divisive. The day may come when people protest the flying of the American flag because we're a racist nation, founded upon slavery, only country to nuke another etc, etc. There'll be no end to this

Personally I believe in freedoms. I think no flags should be banned. I think people should be free to fly a BLM flag, an NAACP flag, a MAGA flag or whatever.
 
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utvolpj said:
When it was used by the kkk. The wannabe rebs
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So what? We're America. We're the land of the free and we're free to fly whatever flag we want. Your analogy is crap because the Confederate flag never stood for the KKK. I'll do ya one better:

The Japanese terrorized many Americans during Pearl Harbor and WW II. Some of these folks are still alive. Should we ban someone from flying their flag? Hell no. We're better than that. We're the land of the free. Fly whatever in the hell flag you want.
 
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Sea Ray said:
Looks like NASCAR has succeeded in dividing its people. That's not a good thing. They should strive to be inclusive and not divisive. The day may come when people protest the flying of the American flag because we're a racist nation, founded upon slavery, only country to nuke another etc, etc. There'll be no end to this

Personally I believe in freedoms. I think no flags should be banned. I think people should be free to fly a BLM flag, an NAACP flag, a MAGA flag or whatever.
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I'm sure there will be a jump in Confederate Flag sales since someone told them it was a divisive symbol. It's their freedom to knowingly fly the flag representing the divided states and having pride in that same divisiveness. Some southern pride BS
 
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Mick said:
I'm sure there will be a jump in Confederate Flag sales since someone told them it was a divisive symbol. It's their freedom to knowingly fly the flag representing the divided states and having pride in that same divisiveness. Some southern pride BS
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Southerners don't care if you think it's BS. It's their culture and they have a right to it. Telling them they can't fly a flag is unAmerican
 
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