The Story Behind Confederate Flag Tattoos
May 16, 2008 – 1:50 pmPeople see confederate flag tattoos in different lights; some see it as a source of pride, especially those from the Southern part on the United States. Other people see it as a symbol of racism and a symbol of shame but it really is a matter of choice. The first rebel flags of the Confederate States of America were flown between 1861 and 1865.
If you are someone who is proud of the Southern heritage and you don’t feel that the rebel flags are in any way racist, you might want to get rebel flag tattoos to mirror your stance. Such tattoos will help you get your message and your feelings across to others in the same way bearing an American flag tattoo would.
Most tattoos of the rebel flag are pretty simple, just an image of the flag itself, but you might want to add additional symbols that mean something to you. Some might include flames for the fire of the Southern personality, or even motorcycle logos if you’re a passionate biker.
You should think about some things before you decide to get a confederate flag tattoo because it is very possible that it could be on display often due to the location of your body you get tattooed. It may also be possible that your tattoo is misconstrued in a racist light. Most people find Confederate images highly controversial and link them with the death of many Americans as well as slavery. While Southern Pride may be on your mind, others might not share your views.
If you seek a beautiful Confederate flag design for personal use, you have to be absolutely sure that it is something that you are ready to live with for the remainder of your life. Whatever your decision, tattoos always seem to be attractive to the opposite sex , if you really decide to get the tattoo anyway you might want to visit a tattoo parlor and look at catalogs to see the designs they have available.
If you finally decide on a Confederate flag tattoo then put a lot of thought into where you will put it in your body. If you have this tattoo placed in a place on your body where it will be seen often then be prepared for the controversy that will surround it. Pray that you never have to apply for a job and your manager is African American. Just use a little common sense and think into the future before you get a tattoo like this one.
Just like tattoos of a cross show a strong attachment to a religious cause and a tattoo of the Stars and Stripes shows a sense of patriotism, a Confederate flag tattoo usually showcases the pride a person has in the South and its history.
Anyone with the desire to get a Confederate flat tattoo should seriously consider the advice provided here in order to make sure that they end up getting a design which they find attractive and which showcases their views about the South and its history.
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