White misunderstands flag’s symbolism

Mr. White, your impaired judgment of the Confederate battle flag prompts my own secession from your words.

You argue against Southern heritage, claiming that we celebrate this symbol because of a military defeat.

You are indeed wrong, good sir. You are, in fact, misrepresenting the original meaning of the flag.

The original version stood for, among others, fidelity, tradition and respect for women.

In fact, one even can even include the pillars to our glorious University’s symbol: wisdom, justice and moderation.

Your feeble attempt to attack the character of Southerners who respect the initial content of the flag should be ostracized.

Until you can base your apparent disdain for this symbol off other arguments besides “Southerners look like a bunch of losers” and “Ted Nugent,” think before you write.

JEFF PUTNAM
Junior, Duluth
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