There is probably not a more controversial symbol than the Confederate flag tattoo or “Rebel flag”, as some call it. This tattoo has been being worn by men and women alike as a symbol of southern pride. This flag has been in the center of controversy for over a century and it makes sense. The Confederate flag has long been associated with the south and slavery, but it isn’t necessarily the whole truth when talking about this symbol of southern pride. In this article, we will discuss the meaning of the Confederate flag tattoo and the different meanings behind it.

We know The Battle Flag of the Confederacy is probably one of the most controversial symbol out there. This flag is criticized and loved, shamed and praised, but it is a large part of the history of the United States and its not a surprise that many would want to have this tattooed onto their person.

During the debates in South Carolina back when Barack Obama was a Senator, he was asked where he thought the appropriate place for this flag was. He responded, “In a museum”. This was a strong stance and we commend him for saying this. However, the Confederate flag we all think of was actually not the flag of the Confederate States of America. That flag was called the Stars and Bars.

In most cases, the Battle Flag is said to be a symbol of racism. This is argued both ways. Most people that fly this flag will claim it is not a symbol of racism but a symbol of regional unity that is made stronger by the economic status of many southern states. There is only one southern state that cracks the top 20 in median household income. Meanwhile, you will see the bottom ten are all southern states. Therefore, you’ll see some resentment between the North and South even today.

The issue with this argument (and with almost any stance that people hold on this subject) is that it is impossible to say what a symbol means when adequately large groups of people can’t agree on what the symbol means. If someone flew a Nazi symbol over their home and claimed it meant good fortune to them, those folks would be run out of town. It would not matter what those people thought the symbol represented, because almost everyone else feels the symbol holds a different meaning.