Well stated article. The Confederate Bashers will be here soon!
With all due respect, I don't think most of those who disagree with this article are "Confederate Bashers" any more than most of those who disagree with afirmative action are racists.
As with most things, there are legitimate arguments on both sides. Personally, I've seen people flying the confederate flag like I fly my Indiana flag...Out of regional pride! But I've also seem numerous racist rednecks flying it for obvious reasons.