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I hate to get involved in this but where do you draw the line?
If we are dropping everything that may offend or be offensive then no other teams should play the BRAVES or the REDSKINS because native americans might be offended.
I do not belittle the fact that the confederate flag is both a symbol of hatred and heritage to many, but this doesn't seem to be the main issue here.
The coach and an administrator decided to show their opinion of the confederate flag and the schools mascot - and they are entitled to. The Rebel mascot was chosen to be the opposite of the school arch-rivals mascot - a Union soldier. This doesn't seem to be hate related or motivated and it hasn't been an issue before.
At the risk of sounding like an asshole, I think everyone just needs to stop being so thin-skinned and play football.
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