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disco_inferno · 08-04-2009, 08:32 PM

I had a Dodge Ram, it was badass, it had a big motor, I drove it like Bo Duke, and it had a confederate flag on the front.

I understand the flag has negative connotations in places like the Southern US, but we, in Canada, never had a war over legalized slavery. Unless you're from there, or had family there I don't think you can associate that flag ONLY with its negative connotations, it'd be like saying those Japanese Kamikaze headbands are directly associated with WWII, and the attack on pearl harbour, and anyone who wears one is a disrespectful d-bag....something I don't think is true. I've seen guys wear them in sports, driving, and just walking around, never once thinking that, its just something thats there, you don't have to assume the worst.

08-04-2009, 08:32 PM	#142
disco_inferno The lesser known Sedin brother Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Apparently Sweden... Exp:	I had a Dodge Ram, it was badass, it had a big motor, I drove it like Bo Duke, and it had a confederate flag on the front. I understand the flag has negative connotations in places like the Southern US, but we, in Canada, never had a war over legalized slavery. Unless you're from there, or had family there I don't think you can associate that flag ONLY with its negative connotations, it'd be like saying those Japanese Kamikaze headbands are directly associated with WWII, and the attack on pearl harbour, and anyone who wears one is a disrespectful d-bag....something I don't think is true. I've seen guys wear them in sports, driving, and just walking around, never once thinking that, its just something thats there, you don't have to assume the worst.