POW flag called racist
Now, the widely recognized POW-MIA flag, designed by a Jacksonville woman, is coming under fire. A columnist — who referred to the POW/MIA flag as a “racist flag,” a “banner of lies” and called for it to be taken down on Tuesday — touched off a tornado of criticism.ary Helen Hoff, 73, was the person who had the POW-MIA flag developed in the early 1970s. The design wasn't her idea, but having a symbol to remember POWs and people MIA was her idea. Her husband Mike, a Navy pilot, has been missing in action ever since being shot down over Laos in 1970. Writer Rick Perlstein argues that, much like the Confederate flag, the POW/MIA banner represents “racist hate” and is a tool of “venal right-wing politicians” who use it to spread a “pernicious myth.” Perlstein says it’s time to take the flag down.erlstein, who is the national correspondent for the Spectator, says, in part, “I sincerely regret the use of the word ‘racist’ to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. If you’re wondering where the proof is of the POW-MIA flag’s racist heritage, you’re not alone. It turns out there is none, nor does the author attempt to make anything approaching an argument on the topic.At least outlets like Salon and Slate humor their readers with convoluted arguments that make no sense.iller famously called his purchase of Newsweek a mistake, a sentiment one can identify with after reading the publication’s screed against that ages-old emblem of racism and xenophobia: the POW-MIA flag. You read that correctly. It’s time to do the same with this. A Writer’s Apology. I sincerely regret the use of the word “racist” to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. The word was over the top and not called for.I’m deeply sorry it hurt people—especially people who’ve selflessly served their country. sincerely regret the use of the word “racist” to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. The word was over the top and not called for. A Writer’s Apology. I sincerely regret the use of the word “racist” to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. The word was over the top and not called for. I’m deeply sorry it hurt people—especially people who’ve selflessly served their country. Writer’s Apology. I sincerely regret the use of the word “racist” to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. The word was over the top and not called for. I’m deeply sorry it hurt people—especially people who’ve selflessly served their country. “I sincerely regret the use of the word ‘racist’ to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War,” he wrote. “The word was over the top and not called for.”. However, both he and his editor said they stood by the column.For Mary Hoff, it’s unclear whether she knows of the controversy.ary Helen Hoff, 73, was the person who had the POW-MIA flag developed in the early 1970s. The design wasn't her idea, but having a symbol to remember POWs and people MIA was her idea. Her husband Mike, a Navy pilot, has been missing in action ever since being shot down over Laos in 1970. Diller famously called his purchase of Newsweek a mistake, a sentiment one can identify with after reading the publication’s screed against that ages-old emblem of racism and xenophobia: the POW-MIA flag. You read that correctly.When he sees the POW-MIA flag, Newsweek writer-cum-Salon commenter Rick Perlstein is not reminded of American servicemen and women captured and tortured by foreign enemies. No, he’s reminded of how racist America is:iller famously called his purchase of Newsweek a mistake, a sentiment one can identify with after reading the publication’s screed against that ages-old emblem of racism and xenophobia: the POW-MIA flag. You read that correctly. Rick Perlstein, called the POW/MIA flag a racist symbol useful only to venal right-wing politicians who wish to exploit hatred by calling it heritage..ick Perlstein, called the POW/MIA flag a racist symbol useful only to venal right-wing politicians who wish to exploit hatred by calling it heritage.. The content of the story is unchanged, however, and Perlstein's apology mostly keeps arguing his initial case. I sincerely regret the use of the word 'racist' to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War.The word was over the top and not called for, said Perlstein in his statement.I’m deeply sorry it hurt people – especially people who’ve selflessly served their country.he content of the story is unchanged, however, and Perlstein's apology mostly keeps arguing his initial case. I sincerely regret the use of the word 'racist' to describe how the POW/MIA flag distorts the history of the Vietnam War. Mary Helen Hoff, 73, was the person who had the POW-MIA flag developed in the early 1970s. The design wasn't her idea, but having a symbol to remember POWs and people MIA was her idea. Her husband Mike, a Navy pilot, has been missing in action ever since being shot down over Laos in 1970.ary Helen Hoff, 73, was the person who had the POW-MIA flag developed in the early 1970s. The design wasn't her idea, but having a symbol to remember POWs and people MIA was her idea. Her husband Mike, a Navy pilot, has been missing in action ever since being shot down over Laos in 1970.
Rick Perlstein,called the POW/MIA flag a racist.