I don't think the American flag is a symbol of freedom in most people's eyes anymore, it's a symbol of a very corrupt & evil govt. It's not even the same as the flag flown at the founding of the country, so maybe the old flag is the better thing to attatch your feelings to, but even still it's just a piece of cloth.

As Ben Franklin said, "Where freedom dwells, there is my country." Being emotionally attached to a particular politcal symbol or govt is not healthy or rational or good for anyone.

The US really isn't a free place anymore, you can't start a business without paying an army of parasites for permission to exist. You can't build a house without paying an army of parasites for permission. For 2 or 3 years you couldn't even go to work without special permission. In some places you couldn't even leave home without being harassed by authorities. The primary political opposition to the current regime was just indicted. The govt has been spending billions on aggressive wars that directly line the pockets of US politicians for decades. We are living in banana republic.

I mean, there are banana republic dictators that are probably better people than the current US president who is obviously a pedophile, with a son who is a crackhead & also a pedophile because he was sexually abused by his dad. On top of being a crackhead (indicating abuse) Hunter makes porn with hookers & sends the videos to his dad, which is a clear indication of a sexual relationship.

Things are sooo beyond fucked up in the US politcal system that I think being attached to a flag that is associated with all that goes on should be embarassing for anyone who is paying attention.

It's a false idol if there ever was one. Worship God, worship truth & reality & freedom, but don't worship a flag that represents one of the most evil & corrupt organizations to ever exist.