Editor's Note: A public apology has been issued on this topic. Read it here.
* * * Can someone explain to me why the confederate flag was waving at one of Nelighʼs largest businesses? Was it in protest of the “Dukes of Hazard” being removed from cable? Is it a symbol of the company’s southern heritage? Is it representative of the first amendment protection of free speech? By all means, the first amendment is your right; our constitution ensures that as it should. And whether you want to wave a Nazi swastika banner or a confederate flag, you have that privilege. You could argue that, for you, the swastika represents “good luck” as it did thousands of years before Hitler morphed it into something else. You could argue that, for you, the Confederate flag represents “southern pride.” But the fact is, the swastika is now entrenched in a history of deep hurt and suffering for millions of people. And the Confederate flag has been representative of slavery and racism since it first flew. In other words, it’s very closely linked to deep hurt and suffering for millions of people. Would you fly the swastika in support of your German heritage? As a symbol of your right to free speech? The first amendment is your right. But my question is this: why do you want to use your rights as an American citizen to fly a flag so drenched in a history of hate? Are you trying to resist the dominance from the North? Are you voicing your disagreement with the Civil Rights Movement or the abolishment of slavery? Neligh was recently named the Flag Capital of Nebraska. Is this the flag we want to have representing our town? Because that flag is not representative of MY Neligh. And I hope it’s not representative of yours. Sincerely, Karmen Sauser Neligh, NE * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. Comments are closed.
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