In the aftermath of the 2015 Charleston , South Carolina shooting deaths , there was a backlash against the Confederate battle flag , due to the flag 's historical associations with slavery . In response , Warner Bros . Entertainment , Inc. announced they would halt production of General Lee toy cars . Ben Jones criticized the move , stating , " I think all of Hazzard Nation understands that the Confederate battle flag is the symbol that represents the indomitable spirit of independence which keeps us ' makin ' our way the only way we know how . ' " John Schneider responded by stating , " I take exception to those who say that the flag on the General Lee should always be considered a symbol of racism . Is the flag used as such in other applications ? Yes , but certainly not on the Dukes . " On July 2 , 2015 , golfer Bubba Watson , current owner of LEE 1 , announced via Twitter that he would be painting over the Confederate flag on the car 's roof . Watson 's announcement prompted Brian Grams , director of the Volo Auto Museum , to offer to purchase Watson 's General Lee , citing how Watson 's car was significant because it was used in the show 's first season and would be worthy of inclusion in the museum 's collection . His offer was turned down
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