Why is the Confederate flag so offensive?

Flying the distinctive Confederate flag stokes strong reactions — as Australian soldiers are discovering.

Shocked beyond belief:' Nazi flag displayed on tree in Wake County causes outrage, prompts someone to cover it with US flag - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

These 5 states still use Confederate symbols in their flags

Hatred flapping in the breeze: can Nascar handle its Confederate flag problem?, Nascar

The Confederate flag is an insult to Ohio's heritage - Ohio Capital Journal

The Complicated Political History Of The Confederate Flag : It's All Politics : NPR

Confederate flag: 10 facts about the controversial symbol

7 state flags still have designs with ties to the Confederacy - The Washington Post

In Georgia's Flag, a Confederate Emblem Hides in Plain Sight

Country music venue in Scotland ends display of Confederate flag amid tensions