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 It just puts down the idea that the flag is sacred, as our country no longer represents what it should, so the flag feels as if it is slowly losing all meaning.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.