Well, I have no problem with the old flag. The Confederate flag is more about states rights rather than slavery. It's a shame that it has gotten a bad name. However, if the state has officially changed it, that is that. It may have been a stupid move, caving into political correctness, but it's official now. If they really care that much about having the old flag (which I think is a rather stupid thing to whine about to begin with), they could probably lobby to get it back.
Of course, some people probably aren't happy about including "In God We Trust" on the new one... but that's another debate that I'm not getting into.......