..."Confederate flags were displayed as symbols of hate."Those people need to take a look at pictures taken I have seen of KKK rallies when they were at their apex (early 20th century).
Can you guess what flag they were flying?
Hint: NOT the Confederate battle flag... or any other CSA flag.
Gee, I got this picture off of the American Knights of the KKK website. It's a tee shirt that they sell. So what is that pictured in the background? Behind the guys with the pillowcases on their heads?
And here is a link to a Texas Klan chapter. What's that flying proudly in the upper right hand corner? Why it's the confederate battle flag.
Here's another link to the National Knights of the KKK. Same flag, different location
Like it or not your banner has been appropriated by some pretty crummy organizations and I don't hear y'all complaining about it much