Living in the south my entire life, I've seen the flag flying in many states for many reasons. There are some racist shit bags that fly it as a symbol of hate. There are many that fly the flag to represent their heritage. Like someone else had mentioned, some fly the flag as a symbol of being rebelious. South Carolina even flies it at the state capital building. I wouldn't fly the flag because it's not my thing..... But like someone else said, I'm just happy that I have the right to fly it if I did wish to.