Joe, I don't own, have never owned a rebel flag, in fact my ancestors fought and died for the union-- 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry--That rebel flag has very little if anything to do with the ills blacks face in the USA today, and taking it down would accomplish nothing towards solving those ills.The U.S. flag flew for at least 80 + years before slavery was abolished-- many more years than the "rebel"flag flew-- Tell me,do you think it should be taken down as you say"though it might be a part of your and the states history"? jack