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Friday, October 14, 2005
Monday, October 10, 2005
Rebel Yell!!!
I see how people are in this area and I can understand where they are coming from with regard to the Confederate Flag, but all the 'hype' surrounding this issue in recent weeks has prompted me to write this journal entry.
Schuylkill Valley High School, and other schools in the area are 'barking' up the wrong tree with banning kids from having the Confederate Flag emblems showing on their cars, clothing, etc. You have to understand; I know what this flag means to these teenagers and it's not what the schools and parents deem to think either. I worked at a country themed restaurant* for three years, and I've seen these teenagers come line dancing religiously every Thursday night emblazoned in country clobber, and wearing T-shirts, baseball hats bearing the flag -- all they want to do is have some fun and socialize with their friends whilst enjoying the country music.
I have personally spoke with a couple of these teenagers who frequented the restaurant and they tell me the that the flag just symbolizes their (kind of) 'redneckedness' enjoyment of the country scene. They all drive big-ass trucks, wear cowboy hats, boots, and listen to country music. Now, tell me...what is wrong with that???
* I do not wish to disclose the restaurant name, as I believe that it shouldn't get any type of free advertising through my journal; although some of you may know where I am talking about.
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