Hmm, part of the flag problem is the period in which the films occurred. The TV series occurred 1979 to 1985, which preceeded both the 'PC age' in the 90s and what I call the 'idiot out bitching' stage. The movie came after both. Keep in mind, a few states still had the Conferderate flag promimently displayed in public areas in '85 - today, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama all display aspects of one of the many Confederate flags. Only Mississippi has the "Southern Cross" as part of their flag.
The problem with Daisy in the movie, as I have understood it, is that Catherine Bach had a very innocent, sensual appeal which J. Simpson couldn't emulate. Given that Daisy Duke was a lot of guys' first crush, I'm not surprised that they're upset.
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