# The confederate flag.  Symbol of southern heritage or Hate?

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**Created:** [October 6, 2007, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-confederate-flag-symbol-of-southern-heritage-or-hate/192863 "2007-10-06T15:43:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 8, 2007, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-confederate-flag-symbol-of-southern-heritage-or-hate/192863/39 "2007-10-08T07:23:39Z")

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> [@Loose change 9/11](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/loose-change-9-11/32860/67):
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> I mean, I understand that it is meant to be a symbol of southern heritage. But 9 times out of 10 when you see it, it’s not being flown or represented for that purpose.

Just as many symbols in this world are misused. I had family on both sides of the conflict, but if someone invaded your land and you lost fighting against them: I’ll bet you’ll be sore losers as well.

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