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Mississippi

Rhiannon12866

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1. Since it's still the official state flag, I'd think it would be tough to avoid it

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2017, 04:05 AM

Feb 2017

But it does speak to the beliefs of the voters of that state, that they had a chance for a new flag - without the confederate symbol - and they voted against changing it.

I rather like the new design they voted down:

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No penalty for furling Confederate-themed Mississippi flag [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2017 OP

Since it's still the official state flag, I'd think it would be tough to avoid it Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #1

That is a far more preferable flag design. TexasTowelie Feb 2017 #2

It is odd that they voted to keep the old one, considering the implications Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #3

There is someone about eight or nine blocks from where I live that flies the Confederate flag. TexasTowelie Feb 2017 #4

Considering the history, you'd think that it would be at least controversial everywhere Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #5

I've been thinking about putting one in my yard safeinOhio Feb 2017 #6