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Pros Of The Confederate Flag
Defenders of the confederate flag claim that it represents "heritage, not hate." How can any good come out f a flag that has caused an immense negative impact? the confederate flag represents a split in our nation and symbolizes discrimination, therefore it should be banned. Continuing, the flag has also caused violence and inequality. Even though the Confederate flag was originally made for war, the true meaning of it is no longer there. It has been used to symbolize "white power" and other racist statements. I am not saying that everyone who flys a confederate flag is racist, but in many cases they are perceived this way and bring out that message using the flag. This country is based on the principle that all men are created equal,
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