The American flag is an emblem of my unwavering patriotism and deep-rooted pride in the values and principles that it represents. For many, including myself, it stands for ideals that embody the pursuit of liberty, justice, and democracy—principles that are not always easily attainable but remain worth striving for. It is through these ideals that I view the act of burning the U.S. flag with sincere negativity, as I believe it disrespects a symbol that has come to represent the sacrifices of countless individuals who fought to uphold these principles.

Having had the honor of draping the American flag over the fallen service members in distant lands like Afghanistan and Africa, I have witnessed firsthand the profound significance this banner holds. Each flag that I laid over a hero was n

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