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But the point is that the public perceives the flag as being associated with the Klan and other hate groups.

"Perceptions" rank right up their with "feelings" in my book.

The fact is that the U.S. flag was associated with the Klan equally as long or longer than the Confederate battle flag.
The Klan's membership numbers & public acceptance were at an all-time high back when they only used the U.S. flag, as well.

You know as well as I do that when it comes to public debate and public opinion on the confederate flag that the vast majority Americans are ill educated on the subject. They run 100% on emotions and knee-jerks. And blindly associate the Confederate Flag with the Klan and hate groups.

In the battle of state flags and flying the confederate flag at confederate monuments, the charge of educating the public about the flag needs to be taken up by supporters of the flag in a major fashion.

While its not pretty, it is accurate. PERCEPTION and emotion drive the division and debate surrounding the Confederate Flag. Not facts and logic. That is the truth and the truth must be dealt with when fighting this battle.