>I asked for an opinion, thats >what it seemed like to >me, do you really think >that rednecks will be offended >by this? They'd be stoked. >When african americans lived under >that flag there was mad >oppression, it wont change if >theyre walking around wearing it
No justice, you did not ask for an opinon, you said that is a regression. That is a statement.
>Why not? If anyone does something >that is seen a a >possible detriment to a movement >they should not ask about >it if theyre racial mak >up is different? Or just >to UNDERSTAND BETTER?
No, there is a difference between voicing what you see as your objection to the confederate flag and saying that what someone did constitutes a regression to the movement against the flag. To be honest, justice, as white folks I am a little uncomfortable about us saying what are the best and worse steps for a movement to abolish racism. I agree that we can offer our criticisms and possible solutions, but to sit there and say "this is right and this is wrong" smacks of the same paternalism that white people do all of the time in matters of race. I think that white people need to do a little less talking and a little more listening.
I didn't mean to bash you, I appreciate your comments. I just disagree with them. I am sorry if that seemed overly harsh.