An estimated 2,000 vehicles, mostly motorcycles and trucks adorned with Rebel flags, took part in a rally and ride Sunday afternoon in support of keeping a Confederate flag flying in front of the McPherson Governmental Complex in Ocala.
The event was organized by David Stone, of Ocala, and was called the Florida Southern Pride Ride. Police officials estimated participation at a couple thousand vehicles.
The ride started at about 1 p.m. and, as of 1:30 p.m., could be seen winding its way through Ocala.
Participants were wearing shirts that said "heritage not hate" and talked of defending a way of life rooted in Southern traditions.
Danny Hart, of Dunnellon, had two Confederate flags and the American flag in the back of his truck. He pointed out that the U.S. flag was flying higher and said that he had come to participate in the ride to "defend freedom."
Another ride participant, Rick Hart, said, "It's a history thing. The flag is also a military flag. It's not a race symbol."
Yeah except that it is a race symbol. Just like the Nazi flag is a symbol of antisemitism.
Which is why groups like the KKK fly them both.
So here we have both Alabama and South Carolina taking the Confederate battle flag off of the state Capitol grounds, and Mississippi poised to vote to change their flag entirely, yet in Florida there is a rally 2,000 strong of supporters who are just like, "Fuck it, we're racist and not afraid to let EVERYBODY know it!"
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