The woman at the bakery with the confederate flag in a heart tattoo on her wrist. She saw me...

ronnie · 56-60, M

There are many things in our past of which we should now be ashamed. Where I live, the area was involved substnatially in the slave trade. Many of the street names in major Scottish cities reflect those businessmen who owned tobacco, sugar and other plantations and exploited the people in those areas.

I am now very embarrassed by some of the names in places such as Glasgow and dearly wish that they would rename them with a principle new name with their original name displayed below in much smaller signage.

I also believe that the statues that adorn many of our cities should carry an explanation of the part the slave owners played and depict a 'slave' in an adjoining statue.

Instead all we do is talk about doing something while right wing football thugs worship the statues and protect them when ever there is talk of making changes.

WhisperinAngelic101 · F

Its a fact that the history of the world is filled with stories of things that happened unfairly, and stories of how people loved, and lost. But the world is also filled with stories of courage, resilience, and hope, and stories that inspire and encourage other people as well. While it is true that these things have happened and we cannot bring back the dead, it is believed that these are the last days, there are telltale signs and if we are strong enough, and walk the narrow path, we will make it to the new earth, which is promised.

And it is also said, that on this new earth, death will be no more... So I have decided to walk the narrow path, to seek the truth, and even on the happy days, be mindful of my choices so that I will be like an ant who gathers during the summer, and is happy during the winter. Things happen to me too, and I often wonder why, but the reward for this patience is Hope which 'is a thing' for those who seek the truth, and work heartily for their higher purpose, even when the sky is clear, and there seems no reason to worry.

wildbill83 · 36-40, M

Southerners whenever someone says that the confederate flag is "racist"...

deadgerbil · 22-25

Yeah it's one of those things where it's not entirely black and white

Like, it's the flag that represented various states who, in their own constitutions, explicitly said they were fighting for slavery, but it's safe to say that level of historical insight wasn't present when she got that tattoo, so I can't really say it's nefarious etc

llswag · 18-21, F

The war of northern aggression

Carazaa · F

It sends a bad message though.

Auggie · M

Americans are aholez

sstronaut

Confederate flag is racist to some, but for others it's just a fun Southern Lifestyle and has absolutely nothing to do race.

blokeinpub

Seems fair. It’s not a clear cut thing even though some folk wish it was.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Thats the thing about Tattoos. So many options for regret...😷

InstructHer · 56-60, M

It would be worse of she were living in the US.

DDonde · 31-35, M

If she's not from the US she never should've gotten it in the first place. Like people getting trashy Chinese character tattoos.
I wouldn't judge her for it with that explanation though cause I doubt she meant the worst by it because she's not American and maybe didn't understand the whole history behind it.

HannahSky · F

A lot of people have used it just to say they're proud of being from the south. They're not supporting the actual confederacy.

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

Was your old user name on the here Balmanight or something like that

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Ultimately, I judge someone by their actions. Something like that might raise my eyebrows a bit, but people also can change over time.