Given that the Civil War was not solely about slavery - yeah, slavery was a core component, but it wasn't the sole aspect of why the CW happened - a Southerner can validly argue that their use of the flag is not based on a desire for or approval of slavery.
But what they can't argue is that the flag is emblamatic of treason against the union. That is inarguable. Therefore, anybody who flies the Confederate flag is stating an innate approval of and desire for the break up of America and subversion of the Constitution. It is the most unpatriotic of symbols.
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