Why should we give up the rebel flag?
912873
Keep the rebel flag.\n\nLiberals dont like it becuase they feel insulted, for whatever reason.  Either that or its trendy for them to be anti, complaining wimps.  If its a race thing, non-blacks dont say a thing to black power groups...they let them do what they please.
190830
The constitution says "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" it does not say that the government will provide this happiness, just that it guarantees your right to pursue it. so many people these days seem to have forgotten this fact and act as if the government owes them something. As for the red, white and blue on our flag, I can only speculate to that, but I would assume that since Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag that it was made from colors she chose. The Bible is were you learn that we are all precious in Gods eyes.
879589
A Mexican flag is worse.  It has no place in America.  You want to fly that flag, go the he!! to Mexico!  This is America baby, land of the free and home of the brave.  Not land of the people who like living in our country because of all the positives we have but still want to represent the country they wanted to get away from.  \n\nScrew That!
842609
Flags are necessary to represent the prestige of the country 90% of the country flags have a meaning behind the image. It usually explains geometric qualities or political divisions or the ethnicity. So flags basically represent the people of each country in one image. So it is important to have a flag
203864
It should be illegal. I always thought flags had to be in good condition to be "flying".
275048
I'm not sure but you sure caused me to think. Why would they raise their flag in our country? This is turning very weird lately, huh?
349796
You shouldn't have to honour any flag it should always be a personal choice.\n\nIn some religions its blasphemy to worship false idols and i believe flag honouring can fall under that catagory.\n\nIf i were forced to honour a flag i'd use prayer as a repression mechanism.
847630
why would you be obligated to pledge allegiance to anything ? i dint agree with schools whether public or college should make any student pledge allegiance. I was taught to speak up for myself and i think why should we pledge to a flag who's government has done nothing but enslaved people, create unnecessary wars and dint care about anyone else but themselves. So what its a flag big deal ! so i dint know if you have to say it in N.C. but you shouldn't have to there or any where else. look at it this way the constitution gives you the right to express yourself ..and here is me expressing myself ..that document was written for middle age -Caucasian men only.
495987
When the flag has become tattered and torn the proper and respectful way to dispose of it is to burn it.
164892
Why not? Its just a flag. Piracy (On the seas, at least) is very rare, and I dobt common pirates use the flags.
500725
The rules of the flag are (in no particular order, sorry if I missed one or mores): \n1. Never let it touch the ground\n2. Never fly it in the rain\n3. Only fly it at night if a spotlight is on it\n4. No other flag should be flown higher\n5. There is a particular way to fold it (triangle)\n6. If it touches the ground, it must be burned. The proper way to do this is to cut the stripes in strips and I believe leave the blue whole, but I can't remember for sure. Burning the flag is the only PROPER way to dispose of it. I'm amazed how few people know the rules for our Nations symbol.
231625
I think the law that is set in place regarding burning the flag is appropriate. I think it is a very disrespectful act to a country who does alot for it's citizens dispite the credit it gets. The flag represent the land and principals, it should not be burned because you disagree with certain laws or happen to not like the president of time... The flag represents our history and our future and should be respected.... just as every country's flag should be respected.....
993928
No what bothers me is the misconception people have about it and the stupid groups like the KKK who use it for evil. I don't hate anyone. My stepfather is a black man. I am white. Like the other folks have said it is a symbol of heritage. Civil War History is a big part of some peoples lives. Civil War Reenactments are a hobby of mine. I know black guys who sport the flag down south. In short I don't believe you should hate the flag you should hate the stupid people who misuse the flag. Like Jenn
530909
No, it is never a good idea to use the flag in any way other than it was originally intended.\n\nSee http://www.flagco.com/etiquette.shtml
1103890
NO.\n\nBecause the very idea that the flag symbolizes is the freedom to do what I want, say what I want, and protest what I want.
1134674
A flag ceremony pays respect to your country.  This should be done in silence.
70308
The original point was after the civil war to get the confederates to pledge their allegiance to the united states.  The original purpose was for the individual to renounce the Confederacy.  Based on this, I would say no that it should not be restored to its original meaning.