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Amazing Popularity of the Confederate Flag

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Most of us recognize the battle flag of the Confederacy as a symbol of the south. This flag, also referred to as the Southern Cross, has some pretty strong associations for most people. Some of them are positive, but others are negative - it all depends on what you think of when you see this flag. Some people have associations with their regional heritage, and are very proud of the Confederate flag. However, for a lot of other people, this is a symbol of slavery, institutionalized racism, and restrictive blue laws that were a big part of the south's history. Add to that the fact that more than five hundred racist organizations use this flag as a symbol and you have a complicated situation.

There's a common misperception that the battle flag was also the national flag. The truth is that it wasn't even the primary battle flag. What we currently recognize as the Confederate flag is actually one of about a hundred and eighty different flags carried into battle on the southern side during the Civil War. Not only that, but the national flag of the confederacy changed several times, too. There were three different flags used by the Confederacy during this period. Some of the Confederate flags looked like the familiar Southern Cross. Others bore very little resemblance to it.

Display of the Confederate flag is a highly controversial issue for many people - it's hard to get anyone to agree on exactly what it stands for. When flown, some will see it as an overt form of support for the organizations and racist practices that dominated the south for much of its history. However, other people will see the same flag as a sign of regional pride and acknowledgment of their past. Some, mostly outside the US, even use it as a general symbol of rebellion, divorced from the Civil War entirely.

Because of this mixed symbolism, displaying the Confederate flag at a sporting event, on a public building, or as part of a state flag is a big deal. This flag is very politically charged, and some people even see it as an attack. That's why legislatures in the south have been struggling with the problem of the Confederate flag for almost twenty years now.

Many of them still display this flag on various occasions and in various locations. It should be remembered that just because someone displays the Confederate flag, they're not necessarily making a statement about race.

Display of the Confederate flag is, for many, a personal point of pride. That means that many displays of the flag aren't done out of a racist motivation. There are some that do mean this, however, and if you're thinking about displaying this flag, you should keep that in mind.

This flag is a popular symbol of southern pride, but its adoption by the Ku Klux Klan and other racist organizations means that it has some other associations, too. That means you should display it carefully, and be ready to calmly explain what the Confederate flag means to you.

The Confederate flag's history is long, and it's stayed popular for a long time. This flag is looked on as a sign of pride by many people, meaning that it shouldn't just be dismissed as a racist symbol. However, it's also not possible to ignore the negative associations. Almost everyone has a strong reaction to the Confederate flag.

About the Author

Robert Cooksey operates several websites covering general topics and home improvement, in particular. For sales and more information about confederate flags and other flags, visit Flags for Sale as well as his blog about flags.