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TexasTowelie

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

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #3)

Wed Feb 22, 2017, 04:53 AM

Feb 2017

They appear to be on three lots and have their entire yard fenced. I also see the flag on some of the grave markers at the cemetery that is about a half mile away. Considering that Wharton is over 25% African American it is a taunting symbol.

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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