If the Confederate flag is always racist no matter what, why didn't anyone view the Duke Boys as being Klan members when they flew it over their car?

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BlueVeins · 22-25

The Confederate government stood for extreme racism, but there genuinely are some people who fly it out of ignorance instead of malice. And there are also contexts in which it's appropriate, such as Civil War Reenactments.

Carla · 61-69, F

@BlueVeins ignorance is no excuse. It's been an out in the open, sore spot for decades.

MickRogers · 26-30, M

@Carla Ignorance actually is an excuse and is quite a proper one in our society.

We literally let people have government jobs who believe in Zombie Jews and Talking Snakes, after all. Don't tell me "ignorance" isn't excusable.

Carla · 61-69, F

@MickRogers alright. *I* dont find it excusable.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@MickRogers @Carla I think it's moreso explanation than excuse. Like yeah people shouldn't be ignorant of history, but it's less incriminating than supporting racism and slavery.