Is it racist?

[uhfishyuhnahdoh]

I think you'll be fine... (P.S. - Great costume idea!)

[Mizicke5273]

Bullshit, it is a part of our history! I don't see how it could be considered racist....I mean slavery wasn't the only reason the Confederacy succeeded from the Union. It was more so that they didn't want to be governed by people that didn't care about the South's interest. If the first and only thing that comes to mind about the Confederacy, is slavery, then there is something wrong.

[Tdre977]

Bullshit, it is a part of our history! I don't see how it could be considered racist....I mean slavery wasn't the only reason the Confederacy succeeded from the Union. It was more so that they didn't want to be governed by people that didn't care about the South's interest. If the first and only thing that comes to mind about the Confederacy, is slavery, then there is something wrong.

Exactly how I feel as well. I personally love reading about history, particularly American Military history. But these days most peoples knowledge of historical events is limited to whatever crappy high school course they were told, and probably didn't want to hear anyway.

[ggiese]

To be racist depends on what you carry in your heart, not what you wear on your body.

...though I would not suggest wearing the outfit to a hip-hop concert for fear you might become the party Pinata.

[ggiese]

Do it up right, though - don't skimp. I wanna see you looking like this:



If you can pull that look off, you oughta consider doing the Civil War reenactment thing. Some local groups do it here in Illinois and I think it could be interesting, educational and good clean fun.

[Mizicke5273]

Exactly how I feel as well. I personally love reading about history, particularly American Military history. But these days most peoples knowledge of historical events is limited to whatever crappy high school course they were told, and probably didn't want to hear anyway.

My dad is a big Civil War buff, been to almost all the battlefields on the east coast here, some great family vacations! We used to go to Gettysburg every year in the fall. I loved it out there, I think it is one place every American should visit at least once in their life.

[JiveTurkey]

Keep in mind that it doesn't have to meet the academic definition of racist to still get punched in the face.

[Devil Doc]

No, I don't think it is. Dressing up in black face and cake-waking down the street while trick or treating, however would be.

Doc.

[cigarsarge]

Being from the south I am proud of my heritage. Southern history is a rich one with good people as well as ignorant evil people. My ancestors never owned slaves. In fact they were poor farmers that struggled to make a living. My grandfather was the first of my family to make it. He bought and sold mules. I am proud of that south.

I personally would not wear it...But the costume itself is not racist. Enjoy wearing it. It did not happen without pics.

[Paddy]

No, I don't think it is. Dressing up in black face and cake-waking down the street while trick or treating, however would be.

Doc.

I'd pay good money to see that !