My friend insists it's a matter of free speech (which I understand) but she can't seem to answer my question! >_< What does it mean?
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To me, it signifies racism. It signifies ongoing support of the Southern Confederacy and the way of life for which they chose to fight, that of plantations living off the backs of slaves. It feels to me like the person flying it is sending the message that they still support the south (in reference to the Civil War, not just fond feelings of home...)and wish that the south would have won the war so that slavery could continue.  It signifies a smoldering resentment that AfroAmericans are now free to mingle in society. I'm sure plenty others will disagree, but that's what it signifies to me. By the way, I am white, if that affects how you interpret my response.
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I agree that you shouldnt have to if you dont want to.  But to BAN it is absurd, so if you did go and say it would you get in trouble?  People who disagree with this should stand up and say it anyways, its protected by the first amendment.
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This is a real hot potato - your right to free speech is crucial\nBut there is also a responsibility to ensure others aren't offended and minors aren't corrupted\n\nSo maybe the answer is to have a safe area and an open area - in the open area anything goes but access is restricted to over 16's and people who are easily offended won't look there either??
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I don't offend.  It's a free country.  People can say whatever they want to say and think whatever they want to think. Something can only be offensive if one doesn't allow for other people's thought and feelings and fervently believes that any view other than their own is wrong and therefore is offensive.
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Maybe your friend should ask?\nsorry, I don't know.\nwhat does the website say?
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Not Ready To Make Nice because it means being able to stand up for what you believe in no matter the consequences. i believe in freedom of speech and believe that we should be able to speak our minds 100% without being punished by those who dont want to listen to our opinions.
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It looks like someone reported it as "not a question" - the way it was phrased makes it hard to tell what you're asking. Try asking it with a more complete sentence in the heading, and maybe it'll last longer.\n\nGood luck!
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Did I just read "no personal communication"?\nWhat does that mean?\nDon't pose a question unless you don't care about the answer- it's the rules
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What is this referring to? Can you post a clarification?
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Hardly, it's slang. And if you need to really need to know, I won't go into details here. Look it up in the following link.
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It means that he's being VAGUE and not really taking responsibility because he had someone else read a statement, probably written by his lawyer or another person. \n\nBTW, saw the CNN interview with the guy who he has been being "sexually immoral" with. He was quite bright, attractive, and well-spoken.\n\nWhen asked why he went public with the report, he said that he just didn't think it was right that the preacher was doing methamphetamine and having gay sex while talking against gay marriage. He said that was hypocritical and deserved to be talked about. I agree 100%.
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As far as I know, I'm pretty sure it means "to discuss"; hence the word "debate".
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*raises her hand*\n\nMe!\n\n---------\n\nOh well,.. it means things you are saying may take a turn for the grim, sick, twisted,.. undead,...   Not the kind of things that are like Sunshine, Lolipops, and Puppies,...  But maybe your laughing at someone getting hurt or your jokes contain such out come.\n\nIt may seem funny to you but not some thing other people notice,.. because they are busy being as much like the Average Joe as posible.
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Its something she says directly. There are many quote sites out there that I am sure you can use to find things by her. Good luck!!
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"Wow, you're right" should have been her answer.  I can't find the words to express how I would like to comment on this argument.  And isn't that the point, written and spoken words can have their meanings misinterpreted, misunderstood and misused.  Every language has words that don't exactly translate.  Different cultures use the same words for different meanings.  Language is not black and white and it is in the gray areas that lawyers make their livings, politicians construct their images, propaganda stands in for truth and zealots feed their ideology.
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Excuse me....President Bush did not chastise the Chinese woman who "balked" at the President of China, nor did he have her arrested.   As for the Dixie Chicks, no one has infringed on their freedom of speech,  they spoke out the about the president and the war (or whatever) and apparently you listened right?   You sound as if you want a law to force all of us to listen...that's not freedom of speech.   You might be guaranteed freedom of speech by the constitution but you are not guaranteed an audience!!!!     Grow up
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You keep doing what you're doing, sister! These people believe in freedom of speech, unless of course it contradicts their views! Half of those harping are probably here illegally, anyway! Keep fighting the good fight! We are with you! Sound the alarm and wake up the silent majority! Our way of life is in jeopardy!! And Thanks!!!