FLAG: Picking on the wrong target

Responding to Phil Ward and his slanted liberal view that the Gadsden Flag is racist and he includes it along with the confederate flag. I’m surprised that you didn’t include the American Flag as racist too. The Gadsden Flag originated during the American Revolutionary War as a symbol of resistance against British oppression. It was designed to represent the spirit of freedom and independence. Patriots felt like they were slaves to the British Crown and wanted to fight for their rights and liberty. Does that sound racist to you?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) acknowledged that the Gadsden Flag originated in a non racial context during the Revolutionary War.

Unfortunately, far left liberals have interpreted it differently over time, and the Gadsden Flag is now automatically part of the racist narrative in the mainstream media. The Gadsden Flag represents a fight for freedom and individual rights not racism. Its historical context should be acknowledged, and we should strive to reclaim it from those who have distorted its meaning.

BILL KILGORE

Hayden