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The U.S. Stars & Stripes & the Civil War's Confederate Flag Survey
 
 

 

Let's Reevaluate Our Freedoms & Symbols After September 11, 2001
Various Flags & Meanings Are In Each Individual's Perceptions

1. The Confederate flag of the U. S. Civil War was actually used and is an historic artifact.

Of course
I don't know

2. Do you think most people understand there is a difference between the Confederate flag and Confederate battle flag? Yes
No
Comment:

3. The Confederate flag is symbolic proof that people who disagree and care enough to fight for principles can also fight to hold a nation together. Agree
Disagree

4. The Confederate flag is a symbol of the war that brought about emancipation of the slaves. Agree
Disagree

5. The Confederate flag is a symbol of how strong the bonds of freedom, capitalism and democracy are in the United States of America, even when tested by divisive forces. Agree
Disagree

6. The American Heritage Dictionary defines 'confederate' as:
    "A group of people who have united for unlawful practices; a conspiracy."

    The fact that the flag is called the "Confederate flag" demonstrates that the practice of slavery is in the United States is unlawful.

Agree
Disagree

7. The Confederate flag is a reminder of the defeat of slavery, issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln, successful testing of bonds that hold the diverse U. S. peoples together, the enduring power of the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Agree
Disagree

8. What does the Confederate flag mean to you? A symbol of historic Southern patriotism
Nothing special
Symbol of slavery
It should not be divisive to those who understand history

Other:

9.  Should flying the historic symbol known as the Confederate flag be made illegal? Yes
No

Aftermath:  September 11, 2001
10. Since September 11, I am flying the Stars & Stripes on my: Vehicle
Home
Office
I don't fly the flag

11. Do you believe that the current movement to display the U.S. flag anywhere and everywhere is disrespectful? Yes
No

12. Will the terrorist attack in the United States against all civilized people be enough to provide the rational understanding that we must stop our focus on racial, gender, religious, cultural & economic in-fighting and cooperate to protect civilization from the uncivilized? Yes
No
Yes, obviously we need to de-emphasize the in-fighting on minor issues and cooperate on big issues if civilization is to make progress.

13. Our new-found understanding of the meaning of flying the Stars & Stripes also points out the value of freedom to fly our historic Confederate flag if we wish. Yes
No

14. I plan to stop lecturing others on my rights vs. their rights vs. our rights vs. what is right. Agree
Disagree

15. A question to help determine if your perspective has been realigned:
      Do any of these issues rank among your more serious concerns?
Gender rights
Racial profiling
Can I speed up to make it through that red light?
Hey you, stop exhaling that second-hand smoke!
Will I still live in a free country one year from today?
Ethnic diversity & reparations
Nothing

Other:

16. My suggested question for this survey is:

17. I am: Female
Male

18. My age group is: Under 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & older

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