Golfer Bubba Watson will paint over Confederate flag on his General Lee

[osu1991]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/m...onfederate-flag-general-lee-article-1.2280033

Golfer Bubba Watson is taking a stand against the Confederate flag: He announced he is painting an American flag on the roof of his General Lee.


Watson purchased the original General Lee 1 - the classic Dodge Charger that features a huge Confederate flag on the roof was one of the stars of the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" - for $110,000 at an auction in 2012. A big fan of the old show, Watson even had the car signed by 'Bo Duke' (the actor Jon Schneider) back in January.

 

[teachsac]

Be careful, one thread was already closed.

 

[osu1991]

I started not to post it. I have no desire to debate the politics. I just think it's a shame to change a classic piece of television history.

 

[teachsac]

I agree.

 

[MikeD-C05]

I think that the American Flag on the General Lee would be acceptable ,rather than just dropping the car entirely. For that matter why can't they digitally alter the General Lee on the Duke's of Hazard with an American Flag and still show the old reruns?

 

[Magic Static]

They could put anything on top of the General, but it wouldn't be the same.

 

[fredp]

I wonder if Bubba yanked out the Dixie Land horn too...

 

[Dah-Henny]

I used to like Bubba.

 

[MikeD-C05]

They could put anything on top of the General, but it wouldn't be the same.
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Well that's not quite what I meant. But I guess the next thing will be you add your own digital version to each rerun so it appeals to everyone.

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