JMFK (MF = My Friend)

So there is a lot of discussion about this country and its history and current issues with race. I have tried to keep an eye on things as always and give perspective if asked. I was recently asked about a particular topic, which is the Confederate Flag. I would ask that you keep an open mind on what I think and what you could think. Bear in mind that I am offering my perspective which is opinion that I always try to base on facts and logic not just emotion as I fear happens far to often these days.      Full transparency I had written a whole paragraph going off on a tangent, but I deleted it to focus in on this topic. I'll stay on point, but there are some other related things I want to post about.      So anyway let me start with a little background for those who don't know me. I was born and raised in the south. I am proud of  being from Tennessee. I am also proud to be an American. So question me all you want, but that is who I am. I have lived in urban areas and now live i