Confederate Flag at SC High School

So it's Home Coming week at my school and everyone is supposed to dress up according to the theme of the day. This is what the class of 2014 did on group day (the day that the students themselves dress in whatever theme they want to collectively.) I myself was invited to join in via Facebook, and the theme was chosen via a poll. I did NOT partake in this event but I did record it and I thought that the world should see this. I grew up around people like this doing these sorts of things, but does this seem weird to you? Some of my friends who just so happen to be black saw this and were very offended. You can debate wither or not the students had the right to run around the school gym with a larger than scale Confederate flag, but what I personally think it boils down to is that it should not have been done because it is offensive to people.
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[@guyrodriguez5096]

What the hell is wrong with flying the rebel flag

[@halomine2655]

***** quit trolling it was for southern prode so northerners have a different view of it

[@JohnnyReb]

guy rodriguez People think that just because it has historical connections to Slavery, racism and the Kkk. But so is the American flag do you see a national outcry against the American flag?

[@reclaimamerica9527]

Nothing, I fly it and they can't stop me. "Propaganda, and Indoctrination" is *what's wrong with it*...

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

@@halomine2655 I'm a Northerner and I see nothing wrong with the Rebel flag

[@bobbi1603]

The South lost, it is what it is, but the winner dictates it.

[@KenseiSwords]

Nothing wrong with that, but hey should stop letting it touch the ground if they have any respect for it.

[@KenseiSwords]

Mitchell Grajeda When a goverment becomes what the U.S. had become under the tyrant Lincoln, my hat comes off to any "Traitor" that goes to war to retain state's rights and the constitution.

[@KenseiSwords]

Mitchell Grajeda Freeing the slaves was nothing but a side effect of the Civil war, used by Lincoln to further overthrow the southern economy and try to get Slaves in the south to overrun their owners. Slavery was a horrible institution, but It wasn't the reason for the civil war.

[@KenseiSwords]

Mitchell Grajeda Keep drinking your fluoride and getting your history from grade 2 textbooks.

[@CK2012]

Slaves was just one of many issues, even if that is the case with the rest of the modern world abolishing slavey the south would have eventually done the same, it would end sometime in the 1880's-1890's maybe even earlier.

[@chancekoehler7578]

Christopher K the civil war was never about fucking slavery you fucktard. it was about the southern states wanting more rights for their states that the union refused to give to them and to be quite honest, the union had owned slaves Also and they were more racist to the African Americans then the south. but you know, no one wants to spit out the truth so fuck I might as well

[@xaviermarin9358]

Perfectly normal and acceptable.

[@anthonykublawi]

The amount of racists in these comments omg 🤦‍♂️

[@autumnlauber]

I know, right?

[@ECase5]

Do you know anything about northern aggression?

[@willbolly9679]

@@ECase5 it was southern aggression. The south fired the first shots on fort Sumter. Caused the most money in damages more than any in American history. They raided federal property. They captured federal forts and armories. And we’re raising an army from November of 1860 till the start of the civil war April 1861. It was southern aggression.

[@ReTethered]

Doesn't seem weird to me at all. First off I'm not White and not Christian just in case somebody starts stereotyping me. I was raised in an area where I was told the Confederate Flag was racist and a symbol of hate. But noticing the fact that tens of millions(at least) supported it made me question the validity of what I was told. After researching and observing years Culture, US Politics, and the "News" it does seem there's a prejudice against those that support the Confederate Flag. Majority see the Confederate Flag as a symbol of southern pride, patriotism, culture and history while a few bad eggs use it as a symbol of hate and racism and immoral political agendas. What many are mislead about is that it's not exclusive to one race but embraced by various. African Americans being the second most supportive and each race supportive of each other. Those that claim it's exclusively a symbol of hate basically grabbed the minority(bad eggs) and painted everybody as a whole as racist. This is the main method politics in general has become. Now I personally don't align myself with a political party anymore since it's now embraced by both sides. But I do know this, majority of Democrats and Republicans are good people. They just happen to be misrepresented by idiots. Also sorry for writing a paragraph 😐

[@johnnyspin6346]

How is it a sign of patriotism if the South commited treason against the USA?

[@ReTethered]

It's not treason to be proud of your culture/roots. It's not exclusive to any race. Also it's obvious your question was an attempt to start an argument instead of approaching with sincerity. Unfortunately for you I'm not gonna fall for the bait. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[@Jesses001]

This, umm, event is very bizarre. You go to a strange school indeed.

[@falconeddy254]

where's the guns

[@VarmitWackers]

im with you bro southern they will have to rip my rebel flag out of my hand

[@derekpaulsen4276]

What's wrong with the group. Because it have the Confederate battle flag in it it just means southern pride

[@IIBTKIIxBLT]

I hate this school so much.

[@Demon92295]

No one cares

[@dylanhowell8066]

I love that the teachers don't care. god bless the south

[@pchamberlain1984]

Nice avatar...when I was a kid I got a stack of about 120 cards with every single civil war painting Mort kunstler ever did on them..i still have some, they are probably worth some money now. I wish I kept the whole set together.

[@I_am_me1991]

God is not going to bless people full of hate.

[@Trump-yr3zt]

@@I_am_me1991 god's not real

[@subsonicgolf2479]

Apeartly you want the north to destroy you again lmaoo

[@halomine2655]

Just a quick question why is the southern flag not allowed in school systems? Is it because its a sign of rebellion or what?

[@JohnnyReb]

halo mine Their afraid it might hurt somebody's feelings.

[@joaov.m.oliveira9903]

Guess why Einstein! Maybe because it stands for the right to own slaves. What about that?

[@joaov.m.oliveira9903]

Oh really? I think most people couldn't care less about whoever holds that shit. People do not get offended by it, they get pissed about the intelectual dishonesty backing the use of it, which is a slightly different feeling. Would you be particularly offended by a shirt or a sign defending the right to enslave? Most normal people won't because that type of message is obvious and wholly unreasonable and offensive only to human intelligence. Personally, one cannot feel much offended. I'm conceding here you are a normal individual though.

[@ecdesperados5524]

João vitor Oliveira How does it stand for the right to own slaves? Please elaborate on your claim

[@jaycash3786]

João vitor Oliveira it’s heritage not hate

[@fishernate1]

good for them on exercising their first amendment rights

[@kurtlovef150]

I thought they was all against them at first but now I see they was with them. Good for them

[@XendmustB3]

They do know they lost the war.....

[@whocares5188]

Because we waiting for round 2

[@michaelwallace2036]

The Yankees have lost the World Series before but they are still playing baseball!

[@anwithabhat2104]

@@whocares5188 hah go cry the south is weak

[@daniel_kale]

the confederate flag doesn't bother me as long as it's not used to promote racism, such as the KKK or white nationalists. and i say this as a progressive leftie bernie voter.

[@darthroden]

Well since the Confederate flag is not universally accepted as being a racist symbol by the US population calling it a racist symbol would be inaccurate. The only people who misuse it as such are themselves racists and those who condemn those who think otherwise are little better than those who wear white sheets in the first place.

[@unhappy5243]

Why else would you fly love display it if you don't agree with the ones that misused it does that make any sense to you. You can say what you I'm from the south I know what that flag mean to black people

[@darthroden]

@@unhappy5243 Black people are not a monolith fella. You cannot speak for people as a whole. I've known just as many non-whites who respect that flag as a Southern symbol as anyone else born in the South.

[@unhappy5243]

@@darthroden traitor I'm speaking for the ones who think the flag is a symbol of hate, not you

[@darthroden]

@@unhappy5243 reactionary, I know who you think believes that BS. The majority does not.

[@unhappy5243]

@@darthroden no the majority of Americans think y'all of idiots the bigots are not most Americans and we can't speak for the braindead

[@TheSaltBoiCometh]

I don't see anything wrong with this does anyone else

[@thefrozenbahamas-hurricane5818]

I'm black and nope.

[@rockycock7631]

as long as they're not dressed in white bedsheets or swastikas then no

[@outdoorperson6411]

rocky cock I think even then it’s no bad until you are hurting or restricting some ones freedoms and what not but first of all you look stupid and youre just being an idiot at that point but I think if folks would just have a little more respect for other poeple these would have no conotation behind them at but as the good book tell us as a whole shall commence to stray further from order till the end of times now I thing we can see that in our world today 🤔 don’t we.

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

nope

[@unhappy5243]

@@rockycock7631 it's coming

[@Tiquondwow]

Why can't you just leave it alone? During the civil war it was a battle flags today it has a different meaning today some people use it as pride or heritage and some use it to honor the dead who fought and died...this war tore a lot of families apart...don't Let the disagreement of a flag do it again...just leave it alone...United we stand...but divided well we fall...

[@arygasca9444]

You say “United we stand... divided we fall”?? Lol that flag is literally the biggest divide and a symbol of treason. But stand united, right? Guess bigotry will make sense of even the stupidest of arguments, right?

[@Riven48]

It is a hate flag the meaning of what it was before it doesn't matter because meanings change as Time advances stuff changes you don't look at a swastika and see a Buddhist or Hindu symbol you see the flag of the Nazis you see a hate flag and the Confederate flag is a hate flag

[@castle3863]

@@Riven48 So then why was it used on the Dukes of Hazzard? The General Lee is one of the most popular TV cars of all time. Even Skynyrd used it.

[@castle3863]

@@arygasca9444 How is declaring independence treason? You saying George Washington was a traitor? Ever hear of Stonewall Jackson?

[@Riven48]

@@castle3863 what does a car have to do with this

[@williametanner412]

Absolutely beautiful. Much respect!

[@elunico13lu]

They have no idea what that flag stood for and is sad to see it flown.

[@therevenge192]

I bet they do know

[@elunico13lu]

Tom Meadows tell me what the flag stood for then.

[@elunico13lu]

Tom Meadows you have no idea.

[@elunico13lu]

Tom Meadows what are you talking about my guy? I commented on a video of a buncha kids waving around a racist flag. You seem to think that it is not racist and when I ask for an explanation of why you cant seem to provide one. But wait im the sorry excuse for a human being, when your the one defending a symbol of hate. Take a look in the mirror and reflect on the things you think. You are clearly misinformed and full of hate.

[@elunico13lu]

ljustLOVE youtube well at least you got that right, I am anti-racist. Why would I be anti-white though? Racist come in all colors, just look at the biggest one out there. Orange

[@scottmead7385]

Proud of the Confederacy.

[@diegodelgado84]

Losers

[@samriwelkeish7981]

@@diegodelgado84 💀💀 and that’s on period

[@lastp6905]

why

[@chandlerdodson4217]

Damn straight!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CK2012]

Maybe I am just very think skinned but I do not see anything wrong with this, just kids having fun, I am sure you have done things in your past that will have people shaking their heads at you.

[@stephenlewis2975]

Good thing about the confederate flag is red white blue

[@nathen1855]

wdym

[@SonofAGunFrom410]

I would sue that school.

[@Jay123hollis]

I'm confused this says it was uploaded in 2012.

[@qotaubakolusi]

Where is this school

[@strafer8764]

If not mistaken didn't the South want to secede because the Feds wanted to end slavery and the south objected? What was the reason the south seceded?

[@DanielJM1982]

Regardless of whether they were mocking it or not, it was still inappropriate.

[@clintronnow264]

The stars and bars doesn't represent anything to be proud of. Unless you think the total failure of Democracy in 1861 was a good thing. The simple fact that flag even exists is a mark of shame in American history.

[@JungleHyena666]

Class of 2014?

[@RobertELee-fj8xq]

Good for them

[@juniorpinheirodemagalhaes4775]

Lost the war, don't the pride

[@texanpatriottatics]

YEE YEE!

[@unhappy5243]

If we seriously want to stop this boycott Myrtle Beach SC this summer

[@lordlandbeast]

I wouldnt even think about it... It wouldnt cross my mind.

[@ReallyTwistedHumor]

Those are some kids that can count to 17 on their fingers

[@DanielJM1982]

That would not have been intentional. She has obviously used KZbin's motion smoothing, which affected the title too, as it's part of the image.

[@development_arrested]

should it have been allowed? yes. was it in poor taste? also yes. but if they want to go gallivanting around like jackasses, let them. i think that in order for people to cooperate peacefully we need to Both try to respect other people, And be more resilient when people disrespect us. you can't only do one, or things will spiral out of control.

[@ReTethered]

Poor Taste? They literally dressed up goofy and it looked more like a jab at themselves with no evidence it was to offend anybody. I do recommend people try to respect other people and not to judge them prematurely. It does go BOTH ways. 😘

[@butsgalore]

You're always going to offend people, no matter what you do. Well maybe not always, but it's hard not to offend anyone. Not wearing a hijab could be offensive to muslims, not condemning gays could be offensive to the westborough baptist people... Many people find thanksgiving offensive. I think the entire presentation should be taken into account, not just the flag and from what I've seen they weren't being offensive. Of course it's easy for me to say since that flag is not offensive to me. :)

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

When will people realize that…… the South’s gonna do it again, and again! You can try, but you will never erase the South! You can tear down & destroy our monuments & statues, but it will live on! 🤗

[@elfrank333]

keep it flaying boys and gurls ! dont give up youre rights

[@justjosh3279]

I can tell you certainly gave up your grammar education.

[@richp8761]

PRIDE AND JOY!

[@cobra800ify]

Offensive or not, they had the right to, they done it, and I was actually proud to see them do it. I'm a Southern American, and I am not racist. I have the third national flag hanging in my room, along with a Confederate flag, and a Confederate flag blanket I use to cover up with ever night. It should not be offensive though. Even if it is used in bad ways, it should not be offensive. It's not the flag that's racist, it's the ones who use it in that way. Keep it Flying |X|

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

what Town is this in?

[@davidrussell3705]

I wished I could buy or fine one Kool flag

[@michaelwallace2036]

Dixie Outfitters in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

[@GoblinXXX]

I agree. I've lived in South Carolina most of my life- Born in NC- And to me, I don't see the difference between any American flying the confederate flag and a German flying the Nazi flag. Displaying the confederate flag under any circumstances apart from a museum is tantamount to treason, as far as I'm concerned.

[@unhappy5243]

👏👏👏👏👏Amen

[@TheMauserGuy]

I'd be more concerned about the guys in short shorts...

[@pchamberlain1984]

Lol

[@jaycash3786]

We had a student at our school due recently so we showed our support of him and put the confederate flag on the back of our trucks and came ridding up in school, our officer told us we had to take them down or he will. We told him if they were touched it will just get worse then he just said don’t do this again, but you know if some one close dies to us we are going to re fly them

[@colesharpe767]

Someone please tell me where this school is I WANT TO GO THERE

[@laynaaaa4504]

Wth

[@desotogal]

Guaranteed the school has gone all politically correct now.

[@unhappy5243]

Go to sc take a right on any street and you are there

[@buddyroper1174]

Good they let them fly there flag real freedom of speech

[@sweetheart-eg8yo]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@jeroennewyork]

If you want diversity, here you go. Or should everyone think, act and dress the same way?

[@jmbentertainment4188]

Kinda look like they where making fun of the flag lol

[@tennesseehardwoodsoutdoors4101]

fuck Yea dude that's awesomw

[@dart838]

Classic... white kid with a thuggin playlist in KZbin with almost all black artists but still thinks this is awesome

[@pandaguy545]

@@dart838 yep

[@cammedsbc1399]

MERICA

[@dart838]

That’s not America 😂u confederates wanted to separate from America so you could keep your slaves... so how much of a patriot are you really?? Go brush your teeth piece of shit

[@NoOne-dm2dj]

Idk why this is funny... but real shit this is every day at my school

[@nathen1855]

There's so many racists in these comments lol

[@samriwelkeish7981]

Ikr and they fact they call themselves Patriots 🤡

[@southerngent8162]

Deo Vindice! Sic Semper Tyrannis!

[@TheMauserGuy]

The army of the tennessee used it as their battle flag.

[@gatoloco2549]

Looks like they all getting along so ig its fine, not sure about the mocking of Native Americans there though

[@ltlsmoky]

i can already hear the comments. ..about punctuation and some words used wrong. ...it's never about connect but please please read about Sherman ,the March to the sea and also Sheridan the burning, once toy have read please report your findings

[@godofimagination]

They did this at my school too. Which is why I bought this shirt: shop.cafepress. com/anti-confederate-flag

[@thulean.uruk-hai]

I abhor the slavery that was their trigger for rebellion, but I also support their principle of state's rights. We were founded as a nation to be a union of sovereign states yet for the last 150 years there has been a steady slide of the Federal government overstepping its bounds. The Fed should be mediating between the states and representing the Union as a single face to the World. But at the end of the day each state should have its own say on how matters are handled within its borders - that was the deal, when the original 13 joined. I am glad slavery is gone, I think the Confederates should have spoken up sooner if they truly cared about state sovereignty rather than waiting until slavery was threatened to speak up, as that is one subject not worth fighting for. But as long as people expect me to get all teary-eyed when seeing a rainbow coalition flag or to nod in reverence when BLM is mentioned ... then they can keep their hands OFF the Stars and Bars. I do not stand for what the Confederate flag represents to some people. But as a United States veteran I was (and still am) willing to DIE to defend their right to wave it! Your friends felt offended? Tell them to grow up. This is part of life.

[@Tom.788]

Read the "cornerstone " address by the Vice President of the Confederacy, in Savannah Ga . One month before Ft Sumter attack

[@dfygoh3215]

strange and scary looking people

[@chauntalelcock6444]

I wish I went to that school

[@anwithabhat2104]

to bask in the racism?

[@unhappy5243]

Wow where's the guns where are the nooses

[@GoblinXXX]

We already got carpet BAGGED. ;)

[@rarrmonkey]

Next time remember to where a costume team Junior, don't come in in your Sunday bests!

[@l337pwnage]

Meh, I almost gave a shit for a minute there.

[@desotogal]

Boohoo. Who cares if you’re offended. Grow up and realize no one has the same thoughts, feelings and beliefs that you do. The difference is people who love the Confederate flag and the South don’t whine and cry and demand a ban if something offends them.

[@whocares5188]

Make school great again

[@ohrobert65]

Autumn is right. This is offensive and insensitive.

[@rickycarroll596]

fly it proudly southern heritage its up to younger generation to carry the torch

[@karrytthighsner5217]

this is so good omg. i love it 😂 #yeeyee 🤙🏼

[@CastellonZamora]

There's one in the crowd

[@martinramos8036]

What was the point of this video

[@frankcastle7036]

She said 2014. It says 2012.

[@autumnlauber]

To clarify, I was apart of the graduating class of 2014. This video was recorded, edited and uploaded by me the year in the description. I really want to do a follow-up because this is the most important video on my channel.

[@mikevaluska7313]

Pure garbage dragged out to fit the new norm. Just STOP with this crap already.

[@MrSpy13011]

Patriots my ass.

[@isaiahpreyer3037]

I'm black and the confederate flag is not racist

[@robertelee6373]

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!

[@joshuaowens7546]

: Please Keep it Flying Please.

[@normalplayer7377]

Based

[@joshuahoward6195]

Is that some gat dang red solo cup I mean these some good folk round those parts I love me some Toby Keith

[@andyaguilar3581]

Sounds about inbred

[@mackdog832]

Why not just display the beautiful American flag with pride and honor instead of this stoopid banner that should have been put in its grave 150 years ago.....

[@xsupersoldier69x13]

because it's the south and the battle flag has been waved for 150 years, and was flown by southerners in both world wars, and because people's feelings aren't more important than our right to expression and our right to our culture

[@xsupersoldier69x13]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXXoH1trsaHmKs suuuuuuuuuuck myyyyyyyyy diiiiiiick

[@confederatesoldier5118]

Go fuck off

[@samriwelkeish7981]

@@confederatesoldier5118 *loser

[@jayjames7491]

Glad to see it, they should be proud.

[@HeyKevinYT]

woa

[@Dakzilla13]

First.

[@1140Cecile]

Autumn, be careful. Right wing Christian fundamentalists can be very irrational and dangerous against rational people. While I appreciate your courage, you might want to be less specific about your school/town for the time being and wait until you graduate and can move to either one of the northeast states or any western coastal state, where you'll be part of the majority.

[@dixie_cody0195]

Remember the good ol’ days

[@jessknutson6395]

They all fake

[@isabellamaciel951]

Ew wtf

[@peterwellnitz4220]

Traitor

[@pchamberlain1984]

Fucking right, the even have a dale sr. Flag! I love southern folks, don't change for anyone. Cheers from about as far north as you can get on the Canadian border.🍻

[@texanpatriotstrategy9135]

They let the flag touch the ground But anyways The south is rising. As you can see GOD BLESS THE CSA

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

TexanPatriot Strategy Traitor

[@texanpatriotstrategy9135]

MrPete8680 If you wanna go for a country that is itching to begin martial law. be my guest. Ill be in a free country. a rebellion called the CSA

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

+TexanPatriot Strategy Still makes u a traitor.

[@texanpatriotstrategy9135]

MrPete8680 You know what. I fucking hate the government and the leaders of he country. They want us to depend on them,so they can control us.

[@mackdog832]

TexanPatriot Strategy the south is rising? They gonna take 30 years to catch up to the rest of us......

[@chandlerdodson4217]

hell ya southern heritage, don't like it? go away