That sums up my sentiment. The Confederate flag doesn't hate nor does the swastika. That some used it as a symbol of hate or for ideas that have been disproved by time, doesn't alter the historical significance of it and it should not be censored from our history books just because some are uncomfortable with it.
I am a Christian. Am I proud that some groups (KKK for example) have used the cross as a symbol of hatred? Absolutely not! But it doesn't negate the good that millions have done for that very same symbol and it should not be scrubbed from our heritage simply because a minority is upset by it.
Adults should be mature enough to understand that symbols don't oppress - only people. It's sad that feelings trump fact so often.