The South Under Fire

28 Jun 2015:

I find the recent flap over the Confederate battle flag as a direct attack on the South and it’s heritage. I served with many Southerners in Vietnam and the warrior ethos is in their DNA. Today 40% of those enlisting come from the Southern states. They are patriots, not the racists as being portrayed today.

Furthermore I believe this attack is well coordinated and timed. Brent Bozell says it best:

The Confederate flag and cultural fascism by Brent Bozell – 26 Jun 2015

“You cultural fascists have struck again.

“You have shown you will say most anything, and do most anything to advance your radical agenda. But that’s not enough, is it? Your intent is to ban any opposition. Your goal is to ban even the expression of dissension…”

About Roger Young

Roger served with A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav "Silver Spurs" as a Scout Crew Chief in Vietnam from '69 - '70.
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