Question to Assist Research: Confederate Flag Perception

[litlady]

Hello all. I am working on some research that discusses issues related to teaching including regionality and specific subject matter. Rather than explain what direction I am going or the other issues associated with this subject, I was hoping as many of you as possible could answer my questions here to assist. This is a progressive forum so the answers may be indicative of that but I think it would be helpful to gauge the responses anyway.

Question 1: What region were you raised in? (Can be a general region or specific state or city, etc)
Question 2: What region do you live in now?
Question 3: What was your first exposure to the Confederate flag?
Question 3: What is your perception of the Confederate flag? - answer in any length you desire but the more thorough the better - you may use historical references or answer "why" you have that perception if you want to - that will assist as well

Please no flame wars! I know this is a controversial symbol but this is for research so less belligerent responses are more helpful. :)
Thank you for your assistance.