The confederate flag is a freedom of speech and belief that many whites are allowed to express. Oddly enough, I seen a Blackman holding the flag as a symbol of pride in an article two days ago. Nevertheless, the KKK was started by confederates after the civil war to show their hostility that slavery was abolished. Culture is a beautiful fragment of our lives but how can you hold your head up high knowing that many people died at your hands. Slavery, Native Americans, the holocaust the list goes on. There are other European historical events to be proud of besides the confederates. Again, to each his or her own. You just will not find me engaging in it. Not intentionally!