O.k. I can agree with you for the most point. You also have to realize that some people are waving it around for the simple fact that it creates controversy. These are the types of people who live near me. They will do anything that p***es other people off. But there are some people, like me, who do own one, but it's because I'm a history/war buff. I own many flags that have flown over many different countries in countless different wars. No I don't have a purple and gold one, and I don't bring it to the games, but I do own a rebel flag and feel no shame in admitting it. The problem I think is more in perception than anything else. Everyone automatically assumes what a persons reasons are for flying the flag. It is generally accepted that anyone who flies it is a racist redneck, which just isn't true. Having that point of view is just as incorrect as saying anyone who owns a crucifix, is a gay bashing jew hater.
From the article: "We don't want students to wear anything that might cause a disruption, and that symbol has done that in the past," Crummel said." Here's a novel concept: Why not punish the students who are doing the disrupting? These kids need to learn how the real world works - that the fact that something offends them doesn't mean that they can take matters into their own hands. Of course, I guess that wouldn't be the politically correct path to take, though.
