Thanks for your input, it helps to educate me on this sensitive issue.
You will notice that I never commented on the issue. The reason I didn't is because I am too far removed from the situation; as I live in Canada. My view is that it is unwise to comment on things before you do your homework.
Concerning the Confederate flag, it is an issue that again I don't know very much about.
The way the media portrays it, sounds like it is represents racism. Yet over the years, I have known many people who are not racist and proudly fly the Confederate flag. So, I think as you indicated the racist side of the Confederacy is what stands out.
That being said, I wonder given the way society views the Confederacy flag, if it is wise to fly it?
Like it or not, a lot of misunderstanding goes with this subject and wisdom should be sought.
In a way it is kind of why I will not stand outside an abortion clinic and protest. Abortion is a blight on society; but many people who do the protesting, I do not want to be associated with.
Tom