Sorry, but the flag is a representation of the country: therefore, how you treat the flag is representative of how you treat/feel about your country.  This isn't about race, religion or creed.  Anyone who "takes a knee" is showing the greatest disrespect for their country of residence, and it should not be tolerated, no matter who they are.  Those who do "take a knee" are not rejecting pageantry, they are encouraging it and are AGAINST principles.  If you dislike something, get involved in your community and make it better.  Do not engage in childish behaviours such as not standing for the National Anthem.  Don't forget the pain, sweat, lives lost and battles won to give us the freedoms we have here in Western Civilization.