The United States flag is NOT a symbol of racism.  The Confederate Flag IS a symbol of racism.  You know that. I know that.  I'm guessing 99% of Americans know that.  Displaying the Confederate flag today is a display and celebration of racism.  It is a public acknowledgement of support for racism.  Those who maintain otherwise are either amazingly unaware of the symbolism of that flag, or are being disingenuous.  Someone "jumped" Old Soul for stereotyping when he "painted" a picture of the individuals most likely to be driving around displaying that flag.  I think that stereotype is all too accurate.  Such overt racist displays are, as I said, indicative of raism, ignorance or possibly both.  I have no real desire to listen to an disingenuous justification for flying the "Confederate Flag and no desire for attempting to discuss the issue with someone flying it.  I would simply express my view and disengage...I would not attempt a "civil conversation" with them....regards, Gary Crum