Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

letter to the editor:

Would white flags also upset people?

Flags are a symbol of who we are, the ideals of our foundation, and are source of pride for all people and all nations.

The American flag is more than 200 years old and represents freedom to all. Our foundation was a revolution — rebellion against oppression, taxation, having no say in how we live our lives and lack of freedom. The Confederate flag is more than 150 years old and represented similar ideals for 25 percent of our nation at that time. To many Americans, this flag symbolizes hatred, oppression, slavery and everything evil.

Tens of thousands died on both sides during our Civil War. We cannot change history but can learn from the good and the bad.

The nation and every state should change its flag to white. This flag has meaning to each individual and can have a new meaning to everyone. Will this offend anyone?

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