I don't understand; why do people defend things such as the confederate flag

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It is essentially the same thing as the Nazi flag. It is the symbol of traitors. Funny thing is, they say the Civil War wasn't about slavery. But then you ask them why and they say states rights. Then you ask them what states rights, they then respond with the right to have slavery. I just don't get it. How can one call themselves a good person and support the South and it's actions? These are the same people telling people to get over it, when it comes to the election. I also hear them saying it's part of their heritage. lmao! I have a relative who was a slave trader, but you don't see me idolizing him.

If you don't understand, why don't you find out? Not understanding something isn't an intellectual strength.