Not too long ago, Mimi and I were driving along a Florida highway
just north of Orlando; we saw an auto show-room proudly waving this flag above the dealership. The flag was huge; as big as a football field – and I am not exaggerating,
either.
I've heard arguments time and again about how the
Confederate flag is no longer representative of slavery, and how it's now
indicative of "Southern pride and heritage." But I'm really over the
whole "respect your heritage" mantra, especially when your heritage
is hate.
Obviously the salesman was making a sales pitch to his below the Mason-Dixon Line customer
base. Nonetheless, it stunned this white-boy and the sight of it still leaves
me feeling filthy. America, we stand united and all people are beautiful and
equal. Flags, license plates, bikinis, jacket patches, stickers and other paraphernalia
displaying this symbol are in my humble opinion, traitorous.
Yee-haw!
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AM Run - 1:05:00 - 8.1 miles - 8:01 Pace - 700' elevation gain - 129 avg hr
Nice hilly trail run at the trash heap; with 4 times 2000 meter intervals. I felt great today!
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PM Run - 47:00 - 5.34 miles - 8:48 Pace
World of Beer Run Club - easy pace
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AM Run - 1:05:00 - 8.1 miles - 8:01 Pace - 700' elevation gain - 129 avg hr
Nice hilly trail run at the trash heap; with 4 times 2000 meter intervals. I felt great today!
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PM Run - 47:00 - 5.34 miles - 8:48 Pace
World of Beer Run Club - easy pace
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