Even though the Naval Jack, often mislabeled as the “Confederate flag,” has been misused by racist groups to appeal to Southerners, it does not lose its honorable history. Born from the Cross of St. Andrew, it was a soldier’s flag, representing the honor and valor of those defending their homes in a war they didn’t seek.
When critics claim the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism due to its misuse by groups like the Ku Klux Klan, they must also consider that the Stars and Stripes and the Christian flag have been similarly abused by such groups. Yet, no one calls for banning these symbols because people recognize that their true meanings remain intact despite their misuse. The same standard should apply to the Confederate battle flag.
