Mr. ETop 10 things you can do/say to break uncomfortable silences during your holiday dinner.
1. "Uncle Phil... why aren't you wearing pants?" 2. "Did anyone else see the pictures of grandma on the internet?" 3.*Makes nativity scene out of turkey parts (glues it together with gravy)* 4."I have a confession: I'm still in the 9th grade... I've been forging report cards for 4 years." 5. "Why is Aunt Susie here? Mom, didn't you say you hate Aunt Susie?" 6. "Dad, why were you kissing Aunt Susie in the hallway?" 7. "Aunt Susie, I was digging through your bags and found this fungal cream." *Tosses fungal cream onto dinner table* 8. "Grandma, if this year marks your 50th wedding anniversary, why is dad 51?" 9. *dunks head in mashed potato bowl...begins life as mime* 10. "Grandpa's dead..."
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For The Confederate flag in today’s society is not racist because the ideals that supported this flag are no longer relevant. It is commonly known that the Confederate flag was once used by the Confederate states when they broke from the union. These Confederate states wanted many things, but one among them that stood out was to keep slavery. The debate today is whether or not to take down the Confederate flag. I am here to say that the Confederate flag should not be taken down. Many will say that the Confederate flag should be taken down because it is racist, but that is just not the case any more. It is true that at one point in the past the Confederate flag was used to represent a pro slavery nation, but the flag is no longer representing that nation, and is now used to represent a different idea entirely. In today’s society, the Confederate flag is used to represent state’s right to oppose the federal government. The Confederate states used their rights as a grouping of states to secede from the union. To say that the Confederate flag is racist is simply people using the Confederate flag as a scapegoat for racial tension in the United States. Instead of blaming the Confederate flag for racism, maybe people should take a look at modern causes of racism. Causes like ignorance amongst masses and a fear of the unfamiliar. Instead of getting upset about a flag from one hundred fifty years ago maybe people should be trying to stop the racism that happens every day in current day America. The Confederate flag helps remind everyone in the united states that the states have the right to oppose the federal government and create their own rules and laws. Saying that the Confederate flag still represents slavery and racism is like saying that the american flag still represents slavery and racism. Many forget in their arguments that the rest of America was only slightly ahead of the Confederate states when it came to abolishing slavery. If people want to take down the Confederate flag, they should first think of how far we have progressed in the time since slavery still existed. Those who wish to tear down the Confederate flag should think twice about destroying the symbol of rights for the states and appreciate that they are allowed a voice in this world at all. Against Why we should not allow the confederate flag to be flown:
The Confederate flag originated during the Civil War to represent the Confederate (or southern) States. The Civil War was fought over different views on how the government should be run, between the Union and the Confederate states. The states differed on many different views, slavery being one of them, which leads us to the current issue regarding whether the flag should be flown or not. Because the Confederate states, along with many other views, supported slavery, many people believe the Confederate flag to represent racial inequalities. Although the flag itself does not represent racist beliefs, it is very understandable how people would be offended by it. Which in itself is a legitimate reason for it not to be flown. Regardless of the flag’s true meaning, it does offend many people. The Bible may not represent anything of negative nature, but because it could offend many people, it isn’t allowed in school. The flag also represents a divided nation, the Civil War was a time when our country fell apart. The Confederate flag was created because of the split and totally contradicts what our nation stands for as a whole; unity. Many people say that the flag now represents southern pride, which is not a bad thing, we’re given rights for a reason, we should embrace them. But why choose something that creates negativity as a symbol of your pride? Many other things could be used as a symbol of pride, rather than something that at one point represented a group and a time period that goes against our beliefs as a nation. The United States of America is a country of freedom and unity, at one point the U.S.fell apart and turned against itself. The Confederate flag was created because of this, to represent the Confederate states. people are now wanting to fly the flag to represent their southern pride. Yet because of what the states supported many people are offended by it. The flag should not be flown because it represents a divided nation and offends many of our citizens. |
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