Originally <a href='http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/showthread.php?p=24203317'>posted</a> on 06/28/2015:
Couldn't be further from the truth.
I am not offended by the flag itself.
Just like I am not offended when I see a swastika.
It's what they say about the person defending it, that makes me feel sad & disappointed.
When someone defends the stars & "stripes", I get it. They defend the symbol & values that it represents.
A great country that has the potential to be even greater.
People who defend the swastika & the Confederate flag are different.
Their values are misguided & usually aren't in the interests of anyone but themselves.
I don't know Ra77er, I think my objection to people who defend a symbol of slavery and biggotry should be fairly self-explanitory.
But to answer your question, I am not offended. It's like saying I am offended by sourtwists, Benny big nuts, retard or recon's posts.
I consider the source & then I am no longer offended.
Just depressed & upset.
Couldn't be further from the truth.
I am not offended by the flag itself.
Just like I am not offended when I see a swastika.
It's what they say about the person defending it, that makes me feel sad & disappointed.
When someone defends the stars & "stripes", I get it. They defend the symbol & values that it represents.
A great country that has the potential to be even greater.
People who defend the swastika & the Confederate flag are different.
Their values are misguided & usually aren't in the interests of anyone but themselves.
I don't know Ra77er, I think my objection to people who defend a symbol of slavery and biggotry should be fairly self-explanitory.
But to answer your question, I am not offended. It's like saying I am offended by sourtwists, Benny big nuts, retard or recon's posts.
I consider the source & then I am no longer offended.
Just depressed & upset.