The United States navy just stuck it to race baiters everywhere. They approved their new uniforms today, and some of them are allowed to have the “Don’t Tread On Me” Flag and design on them.

Why is this important? Well the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had a thought that the very same Gadsden Flag–the one used during the Revolutionary War, the one with the coiled snake and “Don’t Tread On Me” as subtext– could be considered racist.

Let’s stop right there a second. The only connection that the Gadsden Flag has with racism is that the creator of the flag was a slave owner. This was during the 1700s, you know when nearly every important historical figure was a slave owner. Other than that, there is no connection to racism.

The only reason that this was brought up was because a black employee at a private company was complaining about a coworker wearing a hat that had this flag on it. He tried to say that it was “racial harassment” because of the history.

The fact that the EEOC was even thinking about having this flag branded as “racial harassment” is disturbing. Did they really forget what the original meaning of the flag was? It was a way to revolt against the British. If that is the case then we should forget about any history that happened before the 13th amendment to the Constitution.

See how stupid that sounds? History isn’t always pretty, but it’s necessary to learn about it, even the less than satisfactory portions.

On October 1st, any sailor wearing the “NWU Type III” uniform will be allowed to have this patch. This is extended to Navy SEALS and any other special units. This also cancels any connection that the flag had to the Tea Party.

This is also important because essentially the Navy is almost disobeying a federal commission. By allowing sailors to put this flag on their uniforms, they’re ignoring any “politically correct” statements that have been made. Well actions do speak louder than words, and this was a pretty big action.

Seriously just the thought of trying to have this flag be considered “racial harassment” is mind boggling. It was used during the Revolutionary War as a way to revolt against the British. Anyone who has taken a simple history class would know this.

It was also used on ships during the Revolutionary War as a way to counter a British Blockade. So if you really think about it, the Flag is being returned to its roots, considering that Navy SAILORS will be allowed to wear this patch.

Please share this article if you are applauding the Navy for not buying into the race baiting individuals who said this flag could be considered “racial harassment.” Seriously people, go look at a history textbook and educate yourself.