My Local Town Votes to Remove Confederate Battle Flag

[Apex]

... and put the traditional Confederate flag in its place! Here is the old seal for reference.

I feel like they missed the whole point, but what do you think?

Judging by the three other flags present, I think their decision actually makes sense. It appears to be more of a historical symbol, and makes it more historically accurate. And frankly, any argument for removing the confederate flag from that seal would likely also apply to GB's flag.

 

[Twilight Hue]

This was my initial thought as well. It is a small step in the right direction, I guess?

I dunno. All the decades without any hitch, then blammo! All hell breaks loose.

Maybe they should also get Tom Sawyer to whitewash that ol'e fence again.

 

[AlchemicalSoul]

I have no problem with individuals bearing the confederate flag, it is perfectly in their rights to do so.

However when a form of government does, it comes across to me as an insult to the federal government (which is a representation of the will and rights of the people). The reason why I feel this way is becuase the Confederate Nation did rebel against the federal government. Wether the rebellion was done justly is subjective but the fact that they rebelled is not.