Symbols

Here's the thing: Symbols mean different things to different people. And if a symbol means something to you that you find offensive, or that represents evil deeds, it doesn't mean that it means the same thing to everyone else. Nor does it mean that you can claim that others must view that symbol in the same light as you do.

When Ben Jones, who portrayed the character of Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard says this:

WHEN WE SAY OUR FLAG STANDS FOR “HERITAGE, NOT HATE” AND “PRIDE, NOT PREJUDICE”, WE MEAN IT. AND WE BELIEVE THAT OLD SAYING, “YOU CAN’T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING IF YOU FORGET WHERE YOU CAME FROM.”

then who are you to say that he doesn't actually mean it? Who are you to say that this isn't what that symbol really means to him and to others? If you don't like the symbol, don't display it. If you have a problem with others who do, then don't associate with them and politely inform them why. But don't tell them that they can't display this symbol because it can never mean to anyone what it means to them and can only mean to everyone what it means to you.