oldfart
Older than dirt
Speaking as a lifelong Californian, I see a great dichotomy in the perception of the Confederate Flag between White and Black Americans. For my Black friends, it seems to be a symbol of slavery, segregation, discrimination and racism. For my White friends, it is a symbol of Civil War military battles, moonshine and backwoods shenanigans a la the Dukes of Hazard.
I wonder if these divergent views will ever be reconciled.
Well, we seem to have had a vigorous and interesting discussion. Have we answered your question? I think you have heard from the passionate on both sides of the question.