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To: i-node who wrote (164022)	3/12/2003 9:18:02 AM
From: SilentZ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573822

>The question of whether such a law SHOULD be passed in another issue. In general, my view is that laws shouldn't be passed unless there are good reasons for them. Well, there is a good reason for not allowing a state or local government to do so- supporting the Confederacy seems like an act of treason to me. >For example, my idiot state representative's kid struck out in a baseball game last year. So this nitwit introduces a bill requiring little league umpires to have eye exams on a regular basis. While we could all agree that it is reasonable for these guys to have eye exams, I'm not sure a law is called for. Well, that's pretty funny, so maybe a law is called for- stupid laws make for great comedy :) -Z

To: i-node who wrote (164022)	3/12/2003 10:01:01 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573822

In question is whether a local or state government should be putting up a symbol of rebellion against our country, as well as one that would offend so many people. Actually, the question is whether there is any law prohibiting a state or local government from doing so. If a state legislature duly enacts a law prohibiting flying the flag, I would say they can't do it; otherwise, they can. Most southern state legislatures still think they won the war.......so why would they pass a law prohibiting the flag. In that way, I think the South is a lot like the French. At one time, weren't you and the French close? ted