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@BCYJ8CG DisagreementsCounter Arguments2mos ago

I think as Americans, that saying the American Flag is just a piece of cloth is disgraceful, not only to just everyday citizens but to everyone who has been in the military, or had family in the military. That flag represents our country, the freedoms we have, and the people who fought to get us to where we are as a country. I feel like if you think so poorly of the US, and the flag, that you want to burn it, then you should probably relocate to somewhere where you feel their flag is being better represented than ours.

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 @BD2XRWR from Texas  disagreed…2mos2MO

I think as an American citizen, you have the right to think the flag is just a piece of cloth, you have freedom of speech, and that is you freely speaking. A lot believe the flag no longer aligns with the beliefs held when the flag was established, and have the right to believe it is no longer of importance. Putting down the idea of the flag does not hurt or put down people who have been in the military, as they are still respected. It just puts down the idea that the flag is sacred, as our country no longer represents what it should, so the flag feels as if it is slowly losing all meaning. Also, just because you don't agree with the government does not mean you should leave; it has always been like this, and it is your home. Just because you disagree doesn't mean you're any less valid or valuable.

 @BD2XRWR from Texas  disagreed…2mos2MO

The American flag does not represent what the country has become; the country no longer holds the same values, and people have the right to free speech, which includes burning the flag. It is a piece of cloth at this point because our country has gone to such **** that it no longer matters, nor does any politician represent what we would consider true American values. It is a sign of distress, and I believe it needs to be done in some cases.

 @BD2XMYX from Illinois  agreed…2mos2MO

I would agree because the flag was from the wars we fought, built in a war, represents us and our veterans. So no one should ever burn a flag, and if they do it's illegal and jail time.

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