It doesnt get any more racist than this.

[stillaneon]

Thats not a nationally recognized holiday (even in the south) unlike MLK....

My point is not for argument. I disagree with slavery, segregation, apartheid, etc. But using it 50-200 years later because someone in your family line was mistreated, isn't fair.

[T.S.]

Thats not a nationally recognized holiday (even in the south) unlike MLK....

My point is not for argument. I disagree with slavery, segregation, apartheid, etc. But using it 50-200 years later because someone in your family line was mistreated, isn't fair.

no its not nationally b/c that would mean the nation was all confederate but it is a southern holiday and the state employees do get it off every year. Tax money hard at work for you!