Yeah, the "Confederate flag" refered to is ususally the Confederate battle flag. I guess I don't have a problem with it - but I don't hold it up with a whole lot of honor.

The people who fought under that banner betrayed their country. Some of them even broke their oath to defend their country to fight under that flag. I still respect Robert E. Lee even though he did that, but I may just respect Grant more.

Incidentally, New Jersey was the first state to answer Lincoln's call for volunteers (if I remember correctly).