Its meaning varies with the person One does not have to be a flag-waver to love the people of this fine land.
Flags are symbols meaning many things to different people.
The Confederate flag has been properly retired from view in most places because of its repugnant implications. If, on the other hand, for you the flag represents pride in the principles of the U.S. Constitution, and solidarity with fellow human beings in a time of crisis, then consider hanging it alongside the Earth flag, inspired by photos of our fragile planet taken by astronauts from Apollo 11. The vast majority of people on this planet yearn for the world to be a better place and want nothing more than to live in peace. I think not. Some recent letters have taken the position that any response to the terrorist attacks would be wrong.