I am from the “Capital of the Confederacy”-- Richmond, VA. I do think that sometimes the flag is flown to piss ppl off, or make a statement. I have never flown the rebel flag nor will I ever. But I am proud that I grew up in Richmond, with such history. I am not a racist. I believe that slavery was wrong. I do see how someone might be just showing their ties to their ancestors and the history of the area, but mostly I see it as making a statement, and a negative statement at that.
When I see people here in Pittsburgh flying the rebel flag I have to ask myself (after I laugh at them) why? Unless they are FROM the south, they are probably trying to piss someone off. Or maybe they just want to be Bo and Luke Duke :dunno:
I didn’t vote b/c I can understand if someone is showing their heritage, but most likely they are trying to piss someone off when they are flying the rebel flag here in Pittsburgh–unless–giving the benefit of the doubt, they are from the south.