Confederate Flag Controversy

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4,500 supporters of the Confederate flag create a spectacular EIGHT-MILE convoy in Florida to protest against the inflammatory symbol being taken down


• More than 1,500 pickups, motorcycles and cars took part in event in Ocala
• The 'Pride Ride' was a protest at the removal of flag from state buildings
• Gunshots were fired at the parade but no one was injured, say police
• A bid to take flag down from city's government complex has been rejected
• Organizer said it 'doesn't symbolize hate unless you think it's hate'


Thousands of supporters of the Confederate flag have risen up - creating an eight-mile convoy of cars, motorbikes and pick-ups all displaying the controversial symbol.
Horns blared and flags fluttered from the 1,500 vehicles taking part in the Florida Southern Pride Ride on Sunday.
Protesters against the parade fired at least six gunshots towards the convoy but no one was injured, reported wftv.

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Some Americans refuse to give up on Confederate flag



HANOVER, Pa. (AP) -- Many Americans assumed the Confederate flag was retired for good after governors in South Carolina and Alabama removed it from their statehouses this summer and presidential candidates from both parties declared it too divisive for official display.

But people still fly it, and not just in the South, despite announcements by leading flag-makers and retailers that they will no longer sell products showing the secessionist battle flag.

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For the oldsters......

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For the oldsters......
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Johnny Yuma!

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Yep, this one is original to the episodes I believe......