A symbol is only as important as the feelings attached to it.
To you, garzettpower, the Confederate Flag is a symbol of racism and bigotry. To some southerners, it's all about heritage. To me, well, I'm just a Dukes of Hazzard fan.
Imagine history didn't happen like it did. No Slavery, Biggotry, and oppression. No Civil War, no hatred, just peace. Then the flag would be nothing more then a piece of clothe.