'California and Texas still proudly fly their respective republic flags from when they were not part of the U.S. Why do they do this? "
That's a really big question. Where does their allegiance lie?
"That's a really big question. Where does their allegiance lie?"
Since when did "why do they do this?" become about allegiance? This part about "allegiance" is your deluded fantasy alone, and not the only answer to the question.
"That's a really big question. Where does their allegiance lie?"
Ok, slick, why don't you put your list together who gets to be a "good" American and who doesn't and present it here for review.
You (along with that guy from Connecticut) apparently have a problem with your fellow southerners, you seem to indicate that we are not worthy of our American citizenship.
Why don't you articulate your issues with southerners who have no problem with the confederate flag in front of the SC statehouse in a direct, non-emotional way (as you yourself requested of some) - instead of asking questions that skirt the issue?
Don't be afraid to speak your mind directly.
Now, what exactly was your point??