Patriots Ban Together To Create 8 Mile Confederate Flag Convoy In Protest Against Liberals According to recent reports, more than 4,500 citizens recently participated in the Florida Southern Pride Ride on Sunday to stand behind the Confederate flag. The event was made up of an eight-mile convoy of cars, motorcycles and pick-up trucks all proudly touting the symbol of Southern American heritage. That flag has a lot of different meanings to a lot of different people, David Stone, the organizer of the event, told reporters. It doesnt symbolize hate unless you think its hateand thats your problem, not mine. People traveled from all over the country to protest the removal of the Confederate flag. Many were sporting the slogan Heritage not hate. Although authorities report that several shots were fired during the event, the event remained peaceful overall. Its just about heritage, Jessica McRee, a resident of Ocala (the town where the Confederate flag was ordered to be removed from a government complex) told reporters. Im upset they want to remove a piece of history. A backlash is beginning, Ben Jones, a spokesman for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, added. We are putting flags out. Every time one is taken down, we put five or six of them up. What do you think of the protest? Do you stand behind the Confederate flag? 