Confederate flag on Georgia specialty license tag

[rockin'robin]

Gov. Nathan Deal says release of new plate surprised him

ATLANTA -
Georgia officials have once again approved a specialty license plate featuring the Confederate battle flag, infuriating civil rights advocates and renewing a debate among those who believe the symbol honors Confederate heritage and others who see it as racially charged.

The Georgia division of The Sons of Confederate Veterans requested the new plate. Its old one had a small Confederate battle flag. The new one features an additional, larger image in the background that covers the entire plate.

A group spokesman says it means no offense and people have a right to commemorate their heritage.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference spokesman Maynard Eaton tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the state shouldn't have sanctioned the move and calls displaying the emblem "reprehensible."

Gov. Nathan Deal says he was unaware of the plate.

In Florida, the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit two years ago after the Legislature and the Department of Motor Vehicles didn't approve a similar plate. A federal judge ruled that it was protected by free speech, but the order did not completely clear the way for the license plate to be created. The group still needed lawmakers to sign off on it.

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[Steinhauer]

I wonder what Native Americans living on reservations in the desert think about the American Flag?

 

[femme Fatale]

That flag represents my heritage, but even I don't see it as necessary to display it. This is definitely one touchy subject...

 

[rockin'robin]

That flag represents my heritage, but even I don't see it as necessary to display it. This is definitely one touchy subject...

Yes, it is!....

 

[Mewtilation]

Here ya go Fox, weren't we just talking about Georgia!

Seriously though, yes a touchy subject. However, most people don't know what the confederate flag actually means...If they'd look up and do some research, I bet nobody would hardly think twice about it.

In the mean time, I'll keep sporting my

my

and my

In the corner by myself. :P

 

[Steinhauer]

 

[SeanB]

Here ya go Fox, weren't we just talking about Georgia!

Seriously though, yes a touchy subject. However, most people don't know what the confederate flag actually means...If they'd look up and do some research, I bet nobody would hardly think twice about it.

In the mean time, I'll keep sporting my

my

and my

In the corner by myself. :P

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