The Stars and Bars

[habree]

The Tennessean has been covering Franklin Mayor Tom Miller's decision to ban the traditional Confederate battle flag at this year's commemoration of the Battle of Franklin. The online version of the paper allows folks to post comments. As you might guess, the comments ran the gamut of opinions, most pretty fiery. I couldn't resist and decided to

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[nathangphd]

Statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest to be doused in gasoline and burned in effigy

Didn't they try that two years ago here, in Forrest Combative Participants On Both Sides of the General Unpleasantness Between The States Park?

Btw, "Dixie" should be replaced with something so much more apropos than (*gasp* *gag*) Celine. I'm thinking "Relax (Don't Do It)." ;-)

[habree]

I definitely like your song choice much, much better.

[sethor]

- No more Stars and Bars, it's now a big picture of a puppy on a field of daisies!

- No one died, they simply took naps.

- No more beer or whisky, now they all drank apple juice or milk.

[habree]

You obviously have a complete copy of the ordinance, as well!