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How right is my nephew in his view?
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July 3rd, 2015
His post on Facebook: “End the hate!” Underneath is a collage of photos that include the Great Wall of China and several versions of smart phones entitled “Eliminate all symbols of slavery!”
Well aware of his opinion on the Confederate flag, I sarcastically wrote, “Thank you. It is inconceivable why someone would support the display of a Confederate flag in this day and age. They belong in a museum.”
His response: “I hate to say it, Aunt Pied, but I posted this a joke. If we are to stricken the flag because of its connections to slavery generations ago, we must also be prepared to tear down other reminders of slavery. That includes tearing down the Great Wall of China and throwing away our smartphones made practically by slave labor right now.”
My retort: “I understood that this post was an attempt to be funny. I’m well aware of your stance on the Confederate flag. We just happen to disagree on it.”
Maybe I am in the wrong. Is it right to compare the symbolism of the Confederate flag to the Great Wall of China or a cell phone when it comes to slavery?
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