I know an African American man who wears the Stars and Bars on his cap - a cap he wears just about all the time. He, like other reasonable Americans are proud of their Confederate ancestors. In his case, he claims both White and African relatives who fought for the Confederacy.

I know other African Americans who claim the flag, as well. Of course many White Americans appreciate the flag for its symbolism - many Whites who despise racisim, who do NOT wish to continue to fight the Civil War appreciate the flag.

Blue Grassers can't be placed into ONE group - but the music appeals to many who are open minded, religious, caring people. People who do NOT support racism. They are people who care about their heritage, and since many live in the South - many appreciate the importance of the Confederate flag.

I'm not a Southerner by birth, My ancestors would have carried the flag of the Union. But I appreciate the Stars and Bars - at these gatherings in celebration of their heritage. I appreciate the various flags of Celtic Nations when they appear at Celtic events - Symbols of Scottish and Irish clans - etc.

More over, you'll hear sonsg from the period - at bluegrass or other cultural events. Their lyrics may not represent ideas that you and I support today - but they often have message or history that is worth remembering today.