Confederate Plates: An Utter Disgrace

The Daily Texan 
Author: Samian Quazi
Published: July 4, 2011

The person making the argument in this editorial is clearly a Texan. This article was found in a college newspaper so I do think it is directed towards college students, however, I also believe it is directed towards a broad audience of Texas citizens. This is for people who agree and who do not agree with the argument presented. The author definitely showed a lot of emotion and opinion in this article, which can make the reader either, want to read more or not.

The basic argument involves the DMV allowing Texas Motorists to sport a license plate with a Confederate Flag on it. This is only one vote away from being passed; it will not be officially decided until the fall. This author is definitely against this idea. The reason the author is against this is because they believe it is a disgrace to Texas because to them, the confederate flag is an icon of treason, divisiveness, and racism. The Confederate Sons of Veterans applied for this plate.

This argument is supported by the fact that this flag has been seen as a racist symbol, particularly to African-Americans. The author also points out, that today there is still a lot of controversy associated with the flag and what it should mean. This is important when looking at this argument.

I believe this argument is successful. I agree with the author and this article only supported my beliefs more. I believe the author did a good job of presenting what the flag has symbolized and how it still involves a lot of controversy today.

I believe there is a lot of political significance associated with this article because this group is asking the government to sport this flag. This is not just about people supporting this flag on their own personal belongings such as homes, cars, clothes, etc. There are tax payers who would not be very happy about this idea.

I definitely do not believe this should be passed because it holds too much controversy, bad feelings, and offensiveness. Not only has this flag represented racism but one of the main causes of this war was the Confederates wanted to keep their economic institution, slavery. Recognizing this notorious icon will only bring more controversy, in my opinion.