As a black man, I want white folks that want to fly the Confederate flag to be allowed to fly that flag as they want. That flag helps me profile white folks to avoid. That includes entire states like Mississippi. It is particularly useful after sunset. Without the rebel flags, white people might look innocent. Life is dangerous enough for black folks in this country. Making white bigots and racists to hide just makes America more dangerous for the rest of us. When I'm looking for a gas station at 2 A.M., it is good to see the rebel flag at the gas station. That allows me to drive past it, and save my life one more night.