It would end up being 15 against 1.
I grew up on the west coast and now live in the south in a sizeable city. I've been here 30 years now. What I have come to understand is that this is an emotional issue for many people. Take Cougarboard for example. Why should it make any difference to those of us outside Texas fans if the school is pressured to drop it's song? None. Purely emotional.
There are things my wife has very strong feelings about that she can't win a logical argument with me about. After years of marriage I have accepted this and given her what she wants because I care about her. People's feelings should have merit whether they are based in pure reason or not.