Burning the Flag

Recently we talked about the importance of the American Flag. When immigrants come into America and see the red, white, and blue flag flapping in the wind it represents something more than the people of America it represents freedom and opportunity. This is why I don’t understand why people think it’s a good idea to burn the flag. Burning the flag is disrespectful and a gutless act. You’re destroying something that represents something bigger than yourself, your destroying the symbol of hope. To many the American flag represents a loved one fighting for their country, or the idea of freedom. If you have something against what the people in the government are doing don’t show your opinion in such a disrespectful act. There are many ways to show your passion other than burning the flag. If you don’t like living in the United States then you have the option to leave. I believe the flag is the single most important symbol. Burning the flag is the most disrespectful thing you can do to the people and the beliefs of the United States.