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In reply to the discussion: Why do you think our flag is so great? [View all]libodem
(19,288 posts)I feel patriotic toward our flag. It was instilled in me as a child.
But after 9/11 it started to take on those Fascist tendencies related to rampant nationalism.
I lost some respect for the flag, seeing dozens of them hung up behind, Bush during every speech.
Seeing them all over Faux,, during the last election cycle. Made me puke.
Part of the symbolism comes from who is running things and public relations media marketing and advertising. Bush used our flag and soiled It's grandure. Started to remind me of a swastica. Those flag pins made me sick.
If your country commanders your symbol and turns it into something shitty you should be able to protest by what ever free speech is legal. Burning a flag is now illegal. Free speech equals dollars. Can't burn those either.
For what it is worth, I think a person should be allowed to burn the flag as a protest if they want to.