I have to think on some of the above before replying, but liam, I DO consider myself a *true* liberal, whatever that is. And, DID present the pro-flag side in the initial posting by including their unedited statement.

That flag may never have been meant to represent racism, but in most places I've lived it sure as haitch does now. So I guess it's another co-opted symbol used as a denigrating reminder of slary and oppression. If my skin were black like my son-in-law, I would never feel comfortable around someone who felt the need to present such a symbol and I definitely wouldn't wnat a government that is supposed to be representative of all peoples, to be flying it.

More later.