[IcecreamLtDan]

That's actually what separates the "Red Necks" from those who understand the history of the American Civil War. The flag that some consider the Confederate battle flag is not, in fact the Confederate battle flag, but the Confederate Naval Jack. In most instances, the people who I see flying that flag have no idea of its meaning and fly it because they think it's "cool" or it somehow describes them as being a rebel, and yes, unfortunately in some cases, racist as well.

Additionally, even now a lot of the state flags flown by states that seceded from the union have colors or symbols in them that relate to their heritage of being part of the Confederacy. The color blue is used in a lot of them to remember the "Bonnie Blue" flag which was a symbol of the succession. Others have designs reminiscent of the "Stars and Bars" which was the first official flag of the Confederacy. Obviously, over the years there's been several public protests of use of other, more obvious Confederate symbolism in the state flags and other symbols used by southern states. In my own case, I live in NC and consider it to be simply part of my heritage. The state flag of North Carolina has symbols that relate to both the "Bonnie Blue" and "Stars and Bars" flags of the confederacy. Take a look at the current state flag of Mississippi for even more symbolism if you like.