Comments on: Panel Backs Removing Confederate Flag From Senate Seal

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:07:27 +0000

Why not just remove all flags and fly only a blank flag, then nobody will have anything to cry about they have killed this country anyway.

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 02:18:16 +0000

@Moneyman, Marion County is located in Ocala, FL.

By: Moneyman

Moneyman — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 20:09:29 +0000

If the rest of the State doesn’t consider themselves to be Southern culturally then why did Marion Co. Orlando vote to keep the flag against northern aggression? History is a very important part of our lives. The Panhandle area has more people native to the south than other areas in the State that doesn’t mean we don’t belong due to the P.C. junk that has been forced down our throats. My 2nd great Grandfather joined the army in Florida and fought against northern aggression. All of my family either joined in Florida or Alabama. They fought to protect their family and land. So I guess I should be shamed for what they did? I think not! History doesn’t change, it remains the same. P
eople can use it for good or bad but it remains the same!

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:52:16 +0000

@CW – It may have something to do with the fact that most if the residents in those areas are transplants from elsewhere. Your implication that those of us in Florida’s panhandle are a bunch of yokels is so far off base it would be laughable if not so sad. By your reasoning, the lower half of Florida may as well be part of New Jersey or New York.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:48:33 +0000

So we remove the flag of the Confederacy because it is anti-American, but the same groups who are whining to do away with this part of history are the same ones who are against displaying American flags in schools, on clothing, etc., because it might offend someone. I find that offensive.

By: CW

CW — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 13:48:28 +0000

Sometimes I think people in the rural panhandle don’t realize how much the rest of the state has changed. People who live in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, etc do not consider themselves to be culturally “Southern”. The northernmost part of Florida might as well become part of Alabama and Georgia.

By: William Carney SCV

William Carney SCV — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 09:38:24 +0000

I have found most politicians are useless in this fight. They will not take a position which they think opposes the political momentum, regardless of what their constituents want them to do.

I hope every incumbent has opposition because I m voting for whoever their opposition is….and I encourage all of you to do the same…..it’s time to throw the bums out!

We will do more than just vote against politicians who oppose the flag. We will actively campagin with their opposition against them. We will help new candidates get on the ballot and register new voters to express their distaste of spineless politicians at the poles.

By: melodies4us

melodies4us — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 21:10:03 +0000

What a disgrace to the heros that fought to save the south.

By: Simmer Down

Simmer Down — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 20:12:37 +0000

I do not support the removal of the flag from the Senate Seal. You should know that. Calling people Marxists or suggesting we add the Mexican or ISIS flags lets everyone know you’re frustrated, but doesn’t actually accomplish anything useful.

Go to Google, Search Florida State Senators, Click Find Your Legislators, Put in your Zip Code and you’ll see Senator Evers’ smiling face. Click the button that allows you to e-mail him. Try to write something calm and persuasive. I’ll show you what I sent.

Senator Evers,
I am a registered voter in your district and I’d like to comment on the proposal to remove the Flag of the Confederacy from the Senate’s seal. Though I have no great love of the Confederate flag, I do not support this initiative. It is undeniable that it once flew over our state. Every flag represented on the Seal, including our own, can represent something terrible to certain groups. To single out one flag is inappropriate, in my opinion. To make this change would be wrong, as well as a waste of time and money. I think there are more pressing matters that need to be addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

It’s not great. It may not cause any change, but it lets Senator Evers know he will have my support if opposes the change to the Seal. It can’t be less effective than getting all fired up on these boards.

Peace!

By: boss

boss — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:09:55 +0000

Maybe they can put the Mexican or ISIS flag in it’s place. Seems everyone is now supporting that instead of our AMERICAN history. Just a thought…