This issue isn't really one of words, it is about racism, and the way that language is used to enforce it. "Guest" with the Confederate Hat pin, God help you if you really believe that your hatpin doesn't convey a negative message to blacks--This is a country where there are still race crimes committed, and, at least in some corners, there are people who don't mind doing whatever has to be done to keep people in their place., and most of the time, it isn't wise to say what you really think or feel.

When you are driving down a back road at night, and a pick-up truck with a Stars and Bars license plate starts to tailgate you, you don't have to think very hard to figure out what is about to be reinacted--